The Bibemus quarries

Aix-en-Provence is celebrating Cezanne in 2025.

It’s the year our city reunites with its most famous resident. It’s the year we pay tribute to the man, the artist and his work in the run-up to a major international exhibition, the renovation and reopening of his family home and last studio. It’s the year a new cycle begins, restoring Cezanne to his rightful place at the heart of his beloved city.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ

Advance booking is required to visit the exhibition “Cezanne at Jas de Bouffan” at the Granet Museum, the Lauves studio, the Jas de Bouffan mansion, and the Bibémus quarries.
Reservations must be made exclusively through the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office:
  • In person with a travel advisor at 300 avenue Giuseppe Verdi
  • Or online via this website.

⚠️ Tickets cannot be purchased at the entrances of the Granet Museum, the Lauves studio, the Jas de Bouffan mansion, and the Bibémus quarries.

⚠️ Due to high demand, the booking system may occasionally experience disruptions. If this happens, please try again later.
Come discover the Bibemus stone quarries, the ancient techniques of building, and experience a demonstration by the stone carver himself. The participants will have a short time to practice stone ...
  • Cezanne 2025
  • From :
    • 45
  • Duration :
    • 2h15
  • Visit language :
    • English
    • French
  • Means of transport :
    • walking
  • Type of activity :
    • Hiking
    • Ephemeral visit
    • Guided tour
FRENCH GUIDED VISIT - The majestic location which inspired Paul Cezanne, a real full-scale painting ! 
  • Cezanne 2025
  • From :
    • 17
  • Duration :
    • 2h
  • Visit language :
    • French
  • Means of transport :
    • walking
  • Type of activity :
    • Guided tour
  • Included in :
    • Aix-en-Provence City Pass
ENGLISH GUIDED VISIT - The majestic location which inspired Paul Cezanne, a real full-scale painting ! 
  • Cezanne 2025
  • From :
    • 17
  • Duration :
    • 2h
  • Visit language :
    • English
  • Time of day :
    • in the afternoon
  • Means of transport :
    • walking
  • Type of activity :
    • Guided tour
  • Included in :
    • Aix-en-Provence City Pass
It is in the quarries Bibémus Cezanne loved to be in harmony with the Nature. Feel this inspiring place by an interactive tour with a breakfast. All your senses will wake up !   ...
  • Cezanne 2025
  • From :
    • 29
  • Duration :
    • by the half day
    • 3h
  • Visit language :
    • French
  • Time of day :
    • in the morning
  • Means of transport :
    • walking
  • Type of activity :
    • Creative workshop
    • Guided tour
The quarry of Bibemus with its ocher rock never ceased to inspire Paul Cezanne: he created his best canvas on this site. We'll take a pathway between the immense blocks of rock within the green ...
  • Cezanne 2025
  • From :
    • 23
  • Up to :
    • 10 % discount with the City-Pass
  • Duration :
    • 2h
  • Visit language :
    • English
    • French
  • Time of day :
    • in the morning
    • in the afternoon
  • Means of transport :
    • walking
  • Type of activity :
    • Guided tour
  • Included in :
    • Aix-en-Provence City Pass
ENGLISH WALKING GUIDED TOUR - Dive in the universe that inspired Paul Cezanne and discover his sceneries, his lands, and his « strong sensations, for a total immertion in his paintings. ...
  • Cezanne 2025
  • From :
    • 17
  • Duration :
    • 2h
  • Visit language :
    • English
  • Time of day :
    • in the afternoon
  • Means of transport :
    • walking
  • Type of activity :
    • Guided tour
  • Included in :
    • Aix-en-Provence City Pass
FRENCH WALKING GUIDED TOUR - Dive in the universe that inspired Paul Cezanne and discover his sceneries, his lands, and his « strong sensations, for a total immertion in his paintings.
  • Cezanne 2025
  • From :
    • 17
  • Duration :
    • 2h
  • Visit language :
    • French
  • Time of day :
    • in the afternoon
  • Means of transport :
    • walking
  • Type of activity :
    • Guided tour
  • Included in :
    • Aix-en-Provence City Pass
Discover the beauty of Bibemus Quarries through painting and drawing. Guided by an artist and art professor, you will wander through this pristine greenery and encounter motifs which inspired Cezanne....
  • Cezanne 2025
  • From :
    • 55
  • Duration :
    • 3h
  • Visit language :
    • English
    • French
  • Time of day :
    • in the afternoon
  • Means of transport :
    • walking
  • Number of participants :
    • Maximum 8 participants
  • Type of activity :
    • Creative workshop
    • Commented visit