A quiet natural haven just a step or two away from the city. The ochre rock bears the marks of time. Here Cezanne painted many of his masterpieces: the spot provides an exceptional view over Montagne Sainte-Victoire.
Nestled between Aix-en-Provence and Montagne Sainte- Victoire, this site is a key part of the history of the city and its mountain. The stones speak of distant times, when a host of sea animals lived in the quarries. Remains of tools and rock faces show traces ranging from the city's foundation in Roman times until the 20th century. Lastly, the landscape with its ochre, green and blue colours is a reminder that the famous Aix painter Cezanne made it his "studio".
During a visit to Bibémus you can “talk about nature in a Cezanne painting”.
➜ Walking guided tour
➜ Language: French
➜ Duration: around 2h
➜ Walking shoes advised
➜ Pets are forbidden
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.
Booking at the information desk or on the website of the Tourist Office.
⚠️ Caution : this visit can be canceled 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 by visiting the website there, (view Sainte-Victoire and Concors) from 6pm only.
During a visit to Bibémus you can “talk about nature in a Cezanne painting”.
➜ Walking guided tour
➜ Language: French
➜ Duration: around 2h
➜ Walking shoes advised
➜ Pets are forbidden
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.
Booking at the information desk or on the website of the Tourist Office.
⚠️ Caution : this visit can be canceled 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 by visiting the website there, (view Sainte-Victoire and Concors) from 6pm only.
