Walking guided tour french / english- THE BIBEMUS QUARRIES AND CEZANNE

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Presentation

ENGLISH & french GUIDED VISIT. 
From 1896 on, Cezanne will paint outdoors, amid the pine trees and ochre rocks of the Bibemus quarries. The trail, showing reproductions of sandstone engravings, will allow a direct checking of the artist favourite theme, Sainte Victoire with the outstanding protected site.


PRACTICAL INFORMATION : 

  • Walking tour, starting 6 pm ( and 5 pm in october)
  • Reservation required at the tourist office or on line
  • Language : french / english
  • Duration : around 2h
  • Meeting  at Bibemus parking (3080 chemin de Bibemus), near the entrance gate, 15mn before.
  • Important : Please notice the Bibemus parking is small, come in advance to be sure to find a place.
     

Pets are forbidden. Walking shoes advised.


RATES

 
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 Bibemus quarries site is subject to restrictive regulations.

Access to the daily schedule visiting the website there, (view Sainte-Victoire et Concors) from 6pm only.

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  • No pets allowed
    No pets allowed
  • Tested by our advisory team
    Tested by our advisory team
  • Duration :
    • 2h
  • Visit language :
    • French
    • English
  • Time of day :
    • in the afternoon
  • Means of transport :
    • walking
  • Number of participants :
    • Guaranteed departure from 1 person
  • Type of activity :
    • Hiking
    • Guided tour
  • To take with you :
    • Water bottle
    • Hat or cap in summer
  • Other information :
    • Tested by our travel advisors
    • No pets allowed
  • Important information :
    • Subject to forest opening regulations (fire risks)
  • Access :
    • from the village or the place visited
    • place accessible only with one's own vehicle

Situation map

Map

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3080 chemin de Bibemus
13100
AIX EN PROVENCE
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.53061
Longitude : 5.49902

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