Walking guided tour : The Bibemus quarries of Paul Cezanne

  • Cezanne 2025

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.

Due to renovation, the Quarries of Bibemus site will be closed from February 10 to March 31, 2025.

 


PRACTICAL INFORMATION : 

  • Language : English & French
  • Departure at 10:15am
  • Meet your guide on the Bibemus parking (near the gate), 15 mn before departure.
  • Duration 2h
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.

 

Due to renovation, the Quarries of Bibemus site will be closed from February 10 to March 31, 2025.
 
Array
  • No pets allowed
    No pets allowed
  • Tested by our advisory team
    Tested by our advisory team
  • Included
    Included
  • Cezanne 2025
    Cezanne 2025
  • From :
    • 23 €
  • 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 :
    • Aix-en-Provence City Pass
  • 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

Map

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Les Carrières de Bibémus
3090 chemin de Bibémus
13100
AIX EN PROVENCE
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.53126
Longitude : 5.50066

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