Pierre de Jaumont

The Pierre de Jaumont (lit.

"stone of Jaumont") is an oolitic limestone of the Upper Jurassic, found in Malancourt-la-Montagne, part of the commune of Montois-la-Montagne, in Lorraine, France.

Jaumont is the shorthand for "Jaune-Montagne" i.e. the "Yellow Mountain".

The stone is lovingly called "sunny stone" by locals who enjoy the cheerful sight during gray winter weather.

The yellow color comes from iron rust.

Example of use of the Jaumont yellow limestone. Here, the portal of the Saint-Stephen Cathedral in Metz .