French Parquet Flooring for US Projects: Versailles, Herringbone and Baton Rompu in Reclaimed Oak
French parquet flooring is solid wood flooring, usually reclaimed oak, assembled in traditional patterns such as Versailles panels, herringbone (point de Hongrie) or baton rompu. Each pattern is prepared in a French workshop, often to size, so a US project can be quoted with measurements given in both centimeters and inches.
What makes parquet “French”: reclaimed oak and traditional patterns
Our parquet is not an imitation: it is made of real boards reclaimed from old houses, country houses in different regions of France and old buildings, then reworked for installation. At Provence Matériaux Anciens, this preparation takes place in our joinery workshop in Comps, in the Gard department of southern France.
We specialize in restoring old oak parquet and always keep a large stock of antique parquet, so we can answer each project. Our parquet is made of oak; antique fir, in a light tone, is also available as boards. Depending on the model, you choose a pattern (Versailles, herringbone, baton rompu) or simple boards, which we cover below.
Versailles panels, herringbone or baton rompu: which pattern fits your room?
Versailles panels
The Versailles parquet comes in panels. Ours is recreated from antique oak boards: the old boards are reworked and assembled to recreate the traditional Versailles parquet. Each panel measures 98 x 98 cm (about 38.6 x 38.6 in) and is 2 cm (about 0.8 in) thick, bringing authenticity and elegance to interiors.
Herringbone (point de Hongrie)
The oak herringbone parquet (point de Hongrie), also called chevron parquet in French, is a laying style that is both original and classic: it is the traditional parquet of the Haussmann period. It is prepared in our joinery workshop. Our honey finish comes from a surface treatment of the old boards, which gives light tones.
This parquet is made to measure and is constantly available. To compare the three patterns, you can also read our article on herringbone, chevron and point de Hongrie parquet flooring.
Baton rompu
The baton rompu parquet is made of identical strips fitted at right angles to one another. This laying style is more recent than herringbone and brings the charm of the bourgeois houses of the past. Ours is prepared in reclaimed old wood in the workshop; for a more modern look, choose the lighter honey oak finish. It is made to measure.
Reclaimed oak or fir: choosing the wood for your project
If you prefer boards to a pattern, our antique oak flooring is prepared for installation in our workshop. The boards average 100 to 250 cm in length (about 39 to 98 in), 10 to 25 cm in width (about 4 to 10 in) and 2 to 2.5 cm in thickness (about 0.8 to 1 in), in three finishes: honey oak, brushed and sanded. They can be laid as flooring or used as ceiling boards.
The antique fir flooring, reclaimed from old buildings, has light colors. Its boards average 150 to 360 cm in length (about 59 to 142 in), 10 to 35 cm in width (about 4 to 14 in) and 2 to 2.5 cm in thickness; sizes vary from one batch to another. It is used on floors as well as on ceilings.
Finally, our antique wood parquet in 18th-century oak is a solid parquet with a patina shaped by the years. It can be laid in the échelle (ladder) style or the à l’anglaise (English) style, and its dimensions vary with each arrival of stock.
Finishes and tones: from honey oak to brushed reclaimed wood
The honey finish comes from a surface treatment of the old boards that gives lighter tones: on baton rompu, it is the one we offer for a more modern look. Brushed is offered on our old oak flooring and sanded on our antique oak flooring, and both are offered ready to lay. The photos on each product page show the tones.
Ordering parquet from France for a US project
Our parquet is sold on quote only. Tell us the surface to cover, the pattern and the finish you want, and our team will reply. Delivery to the United States is possible on request and is quoted individually. If you are comparing parquet with solid planks, our guide on solid oak planks, antique or new will help, and our article on French oak parquet flooring and reclaimed wood floors completes this guide.
FAQ: French parquet flooring for US homeowners
Is herringbone the same as chevron on your site?
On our site, the oak herringbone parquet (point de Hongrie) is also called chevron parquet: it is the same laying style, traditional of the Haussmann period.
Which pattern suits a more modern interior?
Baton rompu is a more recent laying style than herringbone, and it is offered in a lighter finish, honey oak, for a more modern look.
Can parquet be made to size?
Yes. Herringbone and baton rompu parquet are made to measure, and our workshop prepares old oak boards to size for your project.
Can antique parquet boards be used on a ceiling?
Yes: our antique oak flooring can be laid as flooring or as ceiling boards, and our antique fir flooring is used on floors and ceilings.
How do I get a quote for parquet shipped to the United States?
Contact us with the surface, pattern and finish you want. Delivery to the United States is possible on request and is quoted individually.
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