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Carrières des Lumières

Route de Maillane, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Description

The Carrières des Lumières (which literally means "Quarries of Lights") is a light and sound show with works of art projected on limestone walls. Over the years, the digital exhibition has covered artists such as Monet, Renoir, Chagall, Michelangelo, Raphael, Picasso, Bosch, Van Gogh or Dali (to name a few). The area's white limestone blocks were used to build the Roman settlement of Glanum, the medieval village of Les Baux-de-Provence, and for the construction of the Castle of Les Baux. It is there in 1821 that bauxite (the mineral used in the production of aluminium) was discovered - it named after the village. The quarry was closed in 1935.

Access & Transport

The venue is located just 700m north of the village of Baux-de-Provence. There is onsite parking. Baux-de-Provence is about 30km south of Avignon, 20km to the northeast of Arles, and 80km northwest of Marseille.

Instructions & Recommendations

It is strongly recommended to book a timed ticket online before visiting to ensure availability of slots We suggest combining this activity with a visit of Glanum and the Chateau des Baux

Meta review

Many visitors didn't know what to expect but the online reviews are excellent. People enjoy the innovative way art and music are blended in such an unusual and unexpected location. There are recurring comments that one doesn't need to be a fan of the artist on display to enjoy the experience.

Environmental & Social

We deem this activity neutral environmentally (in spite of the electricity consumption) as it repurposed an existing site. Socially, it does create some local employment and helps spread the arts

Conclusion

We highly recommend the Carrières des Lumières to anybody planning to visit the Baux-de-Provence area, there is no better way to say it. It is different, pricing is reasonable, and it is a visual treat.

Key positive

Ingenious exploitation of a disused quarry

All-weather activity

Key negative

None

Suitability

Suitable for all ages and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closed in February. Last admission 1 hour before the Carrières close

av. transport time:0h 50m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Apr, 01

Season 1

MONDAY09:30 - 19:00

TUESDAY09:00 - 19:00

WEDNESDAY09:00 - 19:00

THURSDAY09:00 - 19:00

FRIDAY09:00 - 19:00

SATURDAY09:00 - 19:00

SUNDAY09:00 - 19:00

Start of Season 2:Nov, 01

Season 2

MONDAY10:00 - 18:00

TUESDAY10:00 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY10:00 - 18:00

Pricing
There is a combined ticket Carrières des Lumières + Château des Baux-de-Provence
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€14.5
Adult
26 - 64
€15.5
Child
7 - 25
€13
Infant
0 - 6
€0
Student price is €13
Family price

Max total number:4

Max number of adults:2

Min.child age:7

Max.child age:17

Price for family€42

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