Do you know

... you cannot cultivate stone ?

... the ornamental stone sector respects the environment ?

... stone possesses exceptional qualities for construction ?

... ornamental stone is an important source of natural wealth for the Walloon Region ?

... stone is a contemporary, attractive material ?

... building with stone is more economical ?

... the extraction of ornamental stone is at the source of a vast industrial sector ?

... the ornamental stone sector provides thousands of jobs ?

... the Walloon Region is a centre of excellence ?

... stone from the Walloon region is exported ?

... stone plays its part in the global policy of sustainable development ?

... stoneworking is a job for specialists ?

... ornamental stone is an important source of natural wealth for the Walloon Region ?

The Walloon Region enjoys the advantage of an extraordinarily varied subsoil with regard to its surface area. This remarkable geological diversity offers an extensive palette : 17 varieties of superior quality stone are currently being exploited to meet demands in architecture, urban development, interior design and landscaping. The variety of the resources to be found in the Belgian subsoil has made a substantial contribution to the development of the Walloon Region. Thanks to the quality and variety of its reserves and its geographical location, it enjoys a favoured position in the heart of Europe.