Carrières des Lumières
Step into a monumental underground world where art, light, and sound collide at Carrières des Lumières. Wander through towering quarry walls illuminated by sweeping digital projections that bring Monet, The Little Prince, and other iconic works to life. A fully enveloping 360° journey of color and movement set inside a breathtaking stone cavern.
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Step into a stunning Provençal quarry where art surrounds you on every surface, turning the entire space into a living, breathing canvas.
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Your ticket gives you access to immersive shows featuring either The Little Prince or the joint Monet & Rousseau exhibition, each offering its own world to explore.
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Expect glowing colors, moving stories, and powerful sound that make the experience feel more like stepping into a dream than visiting a museum.
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Pick the journey that fits you best: the magical, heartwarming universe of The Little Prince, or the blend of Monet’s peaceful Impressionism and Rousseau’s vibrant jungle scenes.
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Step into a stunning Provençal quarry where art surrounds you on every surface, turning the entire space into a living, breathing canvas.
-
Your ticket gives you access to immersive shows featuring either The Little Prince or the joint Monet & Rousseau exhibition, each offering its own world to explore.
-
Expect glowing colors, moving stories, and powerful sound that make the experience feel more like stepping into a dream than visiting a museum.
-
Pick the journey that fits you best: the magical, heartwarming universe of The Little Prince, or the blend of Monet’s peaceful Impressionism and Rousseau’s vibrant jungle scenes.
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About Carrière des Lumières
Carrière des Lumières is a highlight of any Provence art and culture collection, offering a one-of-a-kind blend of digital artistry and natural grandeur. Its immersive shows, set within a dramatic limestone quarry, make it a must-visit for those exploring the region’s creative and historical treasures, easily paired with the medieval village and fortress of Les Baux-de-Provence.
Carrière des Lumières occupies a former limestone quarry, with galleries reaching up to 14 meters high and covering about 7,000 m².
The immersive shows use around a hundred projectors to animate art across the quarry’s walls, floor, and ceiling.
The main projection loop lasts about 35–40 minutes and repeats continuously, so visitors can watch as many times as they like.
The quarry maintains a constant temperature of 14–16°C year-round, making it a cool retreat even in the height of summer.
Carrière des Lumières welcomes approximately 700,000 visitors annually, making it one of Provence’s most popular cultural attractions.
Why visit Carrière des Lumières?
Plan your visit
Main Entrance – Quarry Portal (Route de Maillane)
The sole public entrance is located directly off Route de Maillane (D27), right beside the main car park. Look for clear signage pointing to “Carrières des Lumières.” This entrance is fully step-free and accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, with a smooth path leading into the quarry. There is a lift to the mezzanine viewing platform inside, making all areas accessible for visitors with reduced mobility.
- January, November, December: Open daily from 10am to 6pm.
- February–March: Open daily from 9:30am to 6pm.
- April, May, June, September, October: Open daily from 9:30am to 7pm.
- July–August: Open daily from 9am to 7:30pm.
- Last Entry: 1 hour before closing time.
- Special Hours: On December 25 and January 1, open from 11am to 6pm.
- Closures: Open every day of the year, including public holidays.
- Show loops run continuously, so you can enter at any time during opening hours and stay as long as you like within your ticket’s validity.
A gift shop/boutique is located at the exit, offering art-themed souvenirs and gifts.
A café/snack bar is available near the entrance/exit for drinks and light snacks.
Toilets are available inside the quarry, though some visitors note they are a short walk from the entrance.
The entire site is wheelchair accessible, including a lift to the mezzanine viewing platform.
Elevator access is available to the mezzanine platform, making it easy for visitors with reduced mobility to enjoy different viewpoints.
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