Walking guided tour : The Bibemus quarries of Paul Cezanne
Presentation
Come discover the Grand Site Concors Sainte-Victoire, protected wildlife reserve and mountain range. Come and see how mineral meet vegetal in this mediterrranean pine wood.
A guided tour along a circuit will tell you all about the painter Paul Cézanne and his stay in Provence. He walked the countryside with his painting material to paint the Ste-Victoire mount. Well' show you reproductions of his masterpieces spread in the wood. Discover the ochre sandstone rocks used to build the town of Aix-en-Provence.
Meeting point at the Bibemus quarry gate (parking spaces are limited) come 15 minutes in advance to find a spot.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION :
- Language : English & French
- Departure at 10:15am
- Duration 2h
ACCESS TO THE SITE :
- 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, bike or by foot : Warn the guide – Meeting 10 min before on the parking at 3080 chemin de Bibemus by the gate DFCI (Coord. GPS : 43.53115, 5.50058 ).
In case of lateness, the guide may refuse you the access to the visit : no refunds would be possible.
Pets are forbidden. Walking shoes advised.
RATES :
- Adult : 23€
- Child from 6 to 12s : 19€
- Family (2 adults + 2 child 6-12s) : 75€ (-10% discount)
- Free under 6s
- -10% for City Pass Aix en Provence owner
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.
- No pets allowed
- Tested by our advisory team
- Included
- Cezanne 2025
- From :
- 23 â¬
- Up to :
- 10 % discount with the City-Pass
- Duration :
- 2h
- Visit language :
- French
- English
- Time of day :
- in the morning
- in the afternoon
- Means of transport :
- walking
- Number of participants :
- Guaranteed departure from 1 person
- Type of activity :
- Guided tour
- Included in :
- To take with you :
- Shoes suitable for the activity
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Hat or cap in summer
- Other information :
- Tested by our travel advisors
- Pets are forbidden
- Important information :
- Subject to forest opening regulations (fire risks)
- Present yourself 15 minutes before the start
- Access :
- place accessible only with one's own vehicle