Visit the Bibémus quarries with a stone carving demonstration
Presentation
Guided visit (2h30) - During the first part of the tour, Élodie, your tour guide, will take you through this picturesque site and explain the methods used to extract this yellow-ochre limestone, known as 'Bibémus stone', which was used to build the city of Aix-en-Provence from ancient times until the 19th century. We will descend into the canyon to understand the work of the quarryman, with photos to illustrate.
Next, you will meet sculptor and stonemason David Campbell, who will offer you an introduction to stone cutting with a demonstration on site. He will talk to you about the traditional techniques of the trade. You will then have the opportunity to practise and try your hand at stone cutting, tools in hand. This tour specialises in architecture and stone cutting.
If you would like a tour on the theme of Paul Cézanne, we recommend choosing one of our other tours on the theme of Paul Cézanne.
Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Disability-friendly company: open to the public with specific needs upon presentation of proof. Please contact the organizer to check the accessibility of the tour.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION :
- Duration : 2:30
- Language : English & French
- Needed : walking shoes, and water.
- From 10 yo
- The access to the the quarries has steps - non adapted to wheelchairs
Pets are forbidden. Walking shoes advised.
WHEN DOES IT TAKE PLACE :
- On March 13 and April 23, 2026 at 10 am
ACCESS TO THE SITE :
- There is no regular public transport going to the site of Bibémus quarries - Own car / taxi recommended.
- With your own vehicle : Meeting 20 min before at the Parking des 3 Bons Dieux (Coord. GPS : 43.53491, 5.47560), then convoy by car to the site (the site’s access by car is regulated – presence of a bollard on Chemin de Bibémus). In case of lateness, even slight, please call the activity provider.
By taxi, on-demand bus, bike or foot : Warn the guide (by text) – Meeting 10 min before on the parking at 3080 chemin de Bibémus by the gate DFCI (Coord. GPS : 43.53115, 5.50058 ).- On-demand bus : information and booking on https://www.aixenbus.fr/fr/NOL-Le-Bus-a-la-demande.html
- IMPORTANT : As the on-demand bus option is not guaranteed, we recommend you to book the transport BEFORE purchasing the tickets for the activity - once purchased the activity is non modificable, non cancellable, non refundable.
In case of lateness, the guide may refuse you the access to the visit : no refunds would be possible.
RATES :
- Adult : 45 €
- Reduced rate (student, disabled people) : 35 €
- Child 13 to 15s : 33 €
- Child 7 to 12s : 15 €
- Family (2 adults + 2 childs 7 to 12s) : 140 €
- Free for child under 6s (without stone carving)
CAUTION : This visit can be cancelled in case of closure for forest fire prevention and when shuttle service is not operating : From June to September, the Sainte Victoire mountain site is subject to restrictive regulations.
Access to the daily schedule visiting the website there, (view Sainte-Victoire et Concors) from 6pm only.
ACCESS TO THE SITE :
- No pets allowed
- From :
- 45 €
- Age :
- From 7
- Duration :
- 2h30
- Visit language :
- French
- English
- Means of transport :
- walking
- Number of participants :
- Guaranteed departure from 1 person
- Type of activity :
- Hiking
- Ephemeral visit
- Guided tour
- To take with you :
- Shoes, clothing suitable for the activity
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Hat or cap in summer
- Picnic
- Other information :
- Pets are forbidden
- Important information :
- Subject to forest opening regulations (fire risks)
- In the event of bad weather, the provider reserves the right to postpone or cancel the tour
- Present yourself 15 minutes before the start
- Access :
- place accessible only with one's own vehicle