Bleu de Savoie®

Bleu de Savoie®: the emblem of Yelmini Marble Company

For several decades, Yelmini Marble Company has been inseparable from Bleu de Savoie®. This marble is at the heart of its identity, its true signature.

Extraction in Aime and transformation in the Jura

Extracted exclusively in Aime, Savoie, then crafted in our factory in the Jura, thanks to recognized expertise, this exceptional marble with shades ranging from bluish gray to dark gray has built Yelmini’s reputation in France and internationally.

Versatile marble for interior and exterior

A noble and versatile material, Bleu de Savoie® integrates harmoniously into all architectural styles from the most classic to the most contemporary and finds its place both indoors and outdoors. It offers endless possibilities to personalize every space according to individual tastes and preferences.

Crystalline marble: exceptional luminosity

Bleu de Savoie® is a crystalline marble, a characteristic that gives it a very luminous appearance and exceptional brilliance. This crystalline structure captures and reflects light in a unique way, creating subtle plays of reflections that evolve throughout the day.

Prestigious projects and worldwide recognition

Acclaimed by interior designers and architects from around the world, Bleu de Savoie® appears in iconic achievements on five continents, including:

• École hôtelière de Lausanne – Switzerland
• Forum des Halles, Aéroville, Vélizy 2, Les Galeries Lafayette, Le Peninsula Hotel – Paris
• several Four Seasons Hotels – China, Middle East
• Lucas Museum of Narrative Art – Los Angeles

It is this exceptional material, reflecting Yelmini’s expertise and values, that continues to write the company’s history through projects.

The shades of Bleu de Savoie®

This quarry offers two natural shades: Bleu de Savoie®, a delicate and luminous bluish gray, and Bleu de Savoie® Foncé with darker and more elegant tones.

Technical characteristics

Bleu de Savoie® presents exceptional properties: very low porosity of only 0.4% offering excellent stain resistance, compressive strength of 136 MPa guaranteeing robustness and durability, and high resistance to freeze/thaw cycles making it FROST-RESISTANT and perfect for mountain climates and outdoor applications.

Bleu de Savoie® in numbers

Finishes adapted to each use

Bleu de Savoie® offers numerous finishing possibilities adapted to bathrooms, countertops, interior flooring or terraces. Each application requires specific finishes to meet functional needs, such as creating a non-slip surface.

The polished finish reveals all the marble’s luminosity, while the honed finish brings softness to interior floors.

The brushed finish offers a slightly more pronounced texture, comparable to a “leather” appearance, and the waterjet finish guarantees a non-slip surface, ideal for terraces and pool decks.

International recognition

Bleu de Savoie® is recognized worldwide under different names: “Blanc bleuté de Savoie”, “Bleu de France”, “Blue Savoy”, “Bleu Cendré” (Germany), “Grimaldi” (USA), “Blue Savoya” (Italy).