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I'm having to relay the old quarry tiles in our kitchen, largely because the previous owner simply dropped them down onto an unstable base and grouted with concrete. The trouble is, that has also meant that a fair few have got damaged over the years. They've very old handmade tiles; irregular, uneven and complete with cats' pawprints and other idiosyncracies, but we'd like to retain them. However, I cannot get replacements off-the-shelf (for size or colour) so assume my best hope is to find a reclamation yard somewhere.

I recall some time ago seeing a link to a French website that listed these yards, but can't remember where it was. Anyone any ideas? We live in the northern Vienne (86), not far from Chinon, so recommendations within reasonable driving distance equally welcome.

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Thanks for the suggestion zeb. Yes, they are tomettes, but the square ones - approximately 17 cms. I see what you mean about the price! Thankfully, that seems to refer mainly to the hexagonal ones. Squares go for a lot less! I'll keep watching.
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There's a traditional tuilerie in the Vendee (at Aizenay, on the main road between La Roche-sur-Yon and Challans) that has ancient wood-fired kilns and turns out lovely stuff.  It's called Tuileries Gauvrit (the two Gauvrit brothers are the owners, and passionate about their products)
http://www.terrecuitedaizenay.com/

Otherwise, I once visited a tile-making place near Durtal (Angers area) - can't just think of its name.
Oh yes, here it is, Les Rairies  http://www.rairies.com/

Angela

 

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