A nature walk in Provence on the footpaths of the painter Paul Cezanne. In the departmental nature reserva of the Tholonet, we'll analyse some of Cezanne's masterpieces, to understand how he got inspired to paint this wild nature surrounded by mineral limestones.
Starting our walk at the naturel reserva of Le Tholonet, we'll take a stroll across the pine forest to the Bibémus quarry plateau, where you'll find striking contrasts: ochre-red earth, green pinewood and deep-blue sky. Rediscover pictorial Provence.
Feel its "geological power and rocky energy", as Cezanne so aptly put it. Once on the plateau, come and see the bastidon at the heart of the Carrières de Bibémus, as well as some copies of works scattered around the countryside.
We'll explain to you the history and geology of the site to get the mediterrean biosphere et learn how the famous limestone Mount Sainte-Victoire uprised
➜ hiking tour
➜ Language: English, French and German
➜ Duration: 3:45 hours
➜ Hike average level.
➜ height difference: +/- 150m
➜ Material: hiking shoes, picnic and water
Meet in front of the Château du Tholonet entrance. 2 free car parks on site, also accessible by bus line 13.
Booking at the information desk or on the website of the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office.
Feel its "geological power and rocky energy", as Cezanne so aptly put it. Once on the plateau, come and see the bastidon at the heart of the Carrières de Bibémus, as well as some copies of works scattered around the countryside.
We'll explain to you the history and geology of the site to get the mediterrean biosphere et learn how the famous limestone Mount Sainte-Victoire uprised
➜ hiking tour
➜ Language: English, French and German
➜ Duration: 3:45 hours
➜ Hike average level.
➜ height difference: +/- 150m
➜ Material: hiking shoes, picnic and water
Meet in front of the Château du Tholonet entrance. 2 free car parks on site, also accessible by bus line 13.
Booking at the information desk or on the website of the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office.
Rates
Rates
From 28 February 2025 to 19 December 2025
From 28 February 2025 to 19 December 2025
Adult
€29.00
Child
€19.00
With the Aix-en-Provence City Pass: 10% discount
Family (2 adults + 2 child 6-16s) : 86 €
Family (2 adults + 2 child 6-16s) : 86 €
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Bank/credit card
Cash
Online payment
Contactless paymentGroups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 20 Maximum number of people
Opening times
Opening times
On 18 April 2025
- 10:15 at 14:00
On 17 May 2025
- 10:15 at 14:00
On 14 June 2025
- 17:00 at 20:45
On 11 July 2025
- 17:00 at 20:45
On 23 August 2025
- 17:00 at 20:45
On 27 September 2025
- 10:15 at 14:00
On 11 October 2025
- 10:15 at 14:00
On 21 November 2025
- 10:15 at 14:00
On 19 December 2025
- 10:15 at 14:00
Location
Location
- reservation.aixenprovencetourism.com
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
