The ochre molasse quarries of Bibemus used to supply the pale stone that is so characteristic of numerous monuments in the city of Aix en Provence.
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Situated between the route du Tholonet and the route de Vauvenargues, Bibémus refers to a rocky plateau, part of which was used as a stone quarry for a long period.
Use of the quarries goes back to ancient times and the stones were used to build Aix in the 17th and 18th centuries. In Cezanne's era, the quarries were practically abandoned. The painter rented a small hut there where he could keep his canvases and even sleep if he needed to. There he painted 11 oils and 16 watercolours in...
Use of the quarries goes back to ancient times and the stones were used to build Aix in the 17th and 18th centuries. In Cezanne's era, the quarries were practically abandoned. The painter rented a small hut there where he could keep his canvases and even sleep if he needed to. There he painted 11 oils and 16 watercolours in...
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Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
Guided tours only, no independent visits.
⚠ ⚠ Cancellation or modification of the visit possible in case of bad weather.
From June to September: the site may be closed by prefectural order depending on weather conditions. Check the evening before your visit at cg13.eway.fr , Concors Sainte Victoire zone , or by phone at +33 (0)8 11 20 13 13 (EUR0,06/mins).
⚠ ⚠ Cancellation or modification of the visit possible in case of bad weather.
From June to September: the site may be closed by prefectural order depending on weather conditions. Check the evening before your visit at cg13.eway.fr , Concors Sainte Victoire zone , or by phone at +33 (0)8 11 20 13 13 (EUR0,06/mins).
Location
Contact The Bibemus Quarries
- www.cezanne-en-provence.com
Environment
- Forest location
- Town outskirts
Access
- By car: “3 Bons Dieux” car park (free). Departure for the shuttle bus for visiting carrières de Bibemus (GPS 43° 32' 6.96 N – 5° 28'32.29 E).