paved in/with stone

Narrow, dark alleyways, paved in stone that is now worn down by the foot and carriage traffic of many decades, suggest an old-fashioned way of life.

...                                paved with stone that has now been worn down ...                                                    remind us of an old-fashioned way of life.

Hi,

Is it correct to interpret the first in the above as the second?

Besides, is it better to use the perfect present "has now been worn down" than the present "is now worn down?" Thanks.

I would use pave with.

The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

English is difficult to learn. In my opinion, you're pretty good and I enjoy reading your posts. Keep it up!

Thanks, Philip.

But how should I interpret "in?"