Carriere de Bibemus
The quarry that inspired Cezanne in many of his paintings
An old quarry, the Carrieres de Bibemus lies on the western slopes of Montagne St Victoire and is a place that inspired Paul Cezanne through out his life.
Between 1895 and 1904, Cezanne produced 11 oil paintings and 16 watercolours, featuring the quarry and Mount St Victoire.
The area benefits from outstanding light that enhances the orange/red rocks, the blue/green pine trees and the deep blue sky. You can immediately see the appeal of the landscape for artists. Paths have been recently laid in the quarry and visitors can take a guided tour to explore the rocky outcrops.
