Carrieres de Bibemus

Top 1% of attractions in Aix-en-Provence
8/10

3 expert reviews

“Mined since Antiquity, these stone quarries were a favourite subject of Cézanne's - he came here to capture the rocks and their unique colours.”

– Michelin Guide

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Atmospheric one-hour tours of the ochre quarry take visitors on foot through the dramatic burnt-orange rocks that Cézanne captured so vividly on canvas." Full review
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Book tours in advance at the tourist office, wear sturdy shoes and avoid wearing white.
Frommer's Frommer's
"Shacked up in a remote rented cottage in these abandoned ochre sandstone quarries, Cézanne painted what are widely recognized as some of the first Cubist artworks." Full review



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