Feel Cézanne’s presence on this walking tour. Stroll through the paths of Bibémus in search of the places the artist immortalized: red rocks, Mont Sainte-Victoire, and more. Along the way, uncover the secrets of Bibémus stone, used in Aix since Roman times.
- A unique place dedicated to Cézanne’s legacy.
- A must-see tour for all art lovers.
- Secrets d’ici is a partner of the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office.
- Secrets d’ici is recommended by Le Petit Futé (2019).
| Included | Guided tour led by a certified guide from Secrets d’ici. |
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| Bring along | ✔️ Comfortable shoes ✔️ Water bottle ✔️ Sunglasses ✔️ Hat or cap |
| Participants | Up to 25 participants. |
| Important information | Cancellation or Route Modification In case of severe weather conditions or a red fire alert, the tour may be canceled or modified. In the latter case, you will be notified of the cancellation the evening before, after 6 PM.
Tour Duration & Tickets *The couple’s tour lasts 1 hour 15 minutes. Bibémus entry tickets are included only in the couple’s ticket. For other tickets, please select the number of entries needed.
Access By Car The site is accessible via Chemin de Bibémus, located to the right of a traffic light, just after passing under an aqueduct arch on Avenue Jean et Marcel Fontenaille. GPS Address: 3080 Chemin de Bibémus, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, France ⚠️ Limited parking is available at Bibémus. By Public Transport A Flexibus shuttle can take you to Bibémus (reservation required: +33 9 70 80 90 13) from Parking des Trois Bons Dieux (~15 min ride).To reach this parking lot, take Bus Line 6 from La Rotonde (~25 min ride).
By Foot From Parking des Trois Bons Dieux: 30 to 45 min hike From Bimont Dam: 45 min to 1-hour hike From Le Tholoent : 45min hike
For Groups Shuttles are required, as coaches cannot access Chemin de Bibémus. We can provide contacts for transport companies offering shuttle services from Parking des Trois Bons Dieux to Bibémus.
❗ Disclaimer Secrets d’ici is not responsible for parking availability or any delays in reaching the meeting point. |
Further information
The guided walking tour "From Bibémus to Cézanne, from Stone to Color" is a unique opportunity to explore the Bibémus quarries, whose access is regulated. Under the shade of the pines, you will discover this must-see site in the Aix-en-Provence region. Indeed, Cézanne frequented this place at the end of the 19th century to capture the contrasts of Provence: green, ochre, and blue.
There, the artist painted numerous works en plein air, depicting Mont Sainte-Victoire, rocks, pines... in one word: nature. You will walk through a Cézanne painting, immersing yourself in the peaceful surroundings to feel the colors and shapes, and bring them together.
But Bibémus is also a quarry. It played a key role in the founding of Aix-en-Provence during Roman times and continued to adorn the city’s walls until the 19th century. The stone has its own story, and this geological history will be revealed to you...
