Visit the Bibemus quarries with a stone carving demonstration
Presentation
Guided visit (2h15) - In the first part, Elodie, tour guide, will take you through this picturesque site, where the ochre stone called “pierre de Bibemus”, has been extracted since Roman time to build the city of Aix-en-Provence. We will go down to the depths of the canyon to understand the work of the quarrymen throughout the ages, with pictures as a medium.
In the second part of the visit, you’ll visit the open-air workshop of David Campbell, stonemason and sculptor of over 40 years of experience, licenced ES Lettres from the University of Aix-en-Provence. He will explain the traditional techniques of shaping and building with stone with a demonstration as well as a short practice time.
| Due to renovation, the Quarries of Bibemus site will be closed from February 10 to March 31, 2025. |
PRACTICAL INFORMATION :
- Duration : 2:15
- Important : Please notice the Bibemus parking is small, come in advance to be sure to find a place.
- Language : English & French
- Needed : walking shoes, and water.
- From 10 yo
- The access to the the quarries has steps - non adapted to wheelchairs
RATES :
- Adult : 45€
- Child 13 to 15s : 33€
- Child 7 to 12s : 15€
- Family (2 adults + 2 childs 7 to 12s) : 140€
- Free for child under 7s (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.
- No pets allowed
- Cezanne 2025
- From :
- 45 â¬
- Age :
- From 7
- Duration :
- 2h15
- 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 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