World leader in building materials, Lafarge extracts resources from the heart of the earth to make materials to bring to the heart of life. Present in 79 countries, the Group responds to the world’s demand for housing and infrastructure. Lafarge is driven by the needs of its customers, shareholders, local communities and architects. The Group creates high value-added solutions which encourage creativity whilst leaving a lighter trace on the world.

Event

French Year

To celebrate the French Year in Brazil, Lafarge is sponsoring an exhibition dedicated to the architect Le Corbusier and his architecture and fine art.

Le Corbusier exhibition in Brazil

Inaugurations

Nigeria, Irak, Ecuador

Emerging countries, which are a key development priority for the Group, account for 80% of the world's cement consumption. Illustration with 3 recently-inaugurated plants in Iraq, in Nigeria and in Ecuador...

Inaugurations

France

The Route des Tamarins
After 3 years of works, one of the largest construction sites in Europe is nearing completion. The official opening of the Route des Tamarins (La Réunion) is an opportunity to look back over the Group's involvement in this monumental project.

What's new about the Route des Tamarins

History

Lafarge's highlights in animation

Starting out in 1833 as a limestone mining company, Lafarge transformed itself and now has a presence in 79 countries. The construction of the Suez canal, the first laboratory for research into building materials, the first patents registered, the first foreign contracts...
Discover the epic history of the Group in animation!

The history of the Group in animation
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Completed projects

Products at the heart of architectural projects

The innovative properties of Lafarge's range of products stimulates architectural creativity. Residential buildings, foot bridges, road bridges, airports, rail stations: discover examples of projects that make use of Lafarge products.

Key achievements

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