Quarries of Lights (Carrières de Lumières) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Quarries of Lights. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• The Carrières de Lumières by E-Bike

• Discovery of Les Alpilles

• A Day in Arles, Les Baux, and Saint-Rémy

• Les Baux de Provence : Wine Day Tour : 7 Hours

• Saint-Rémy, Les Baux, From the Careers of Lights to the Pont du Gard

General admission to the Quarries of Lights costs €16.50, while kids younger than 7 get in for free. With the €21 Pass Baux-de-Provence, you can also visit the Château des Baux-de-Provence. Tours that combine the Quarries of Lights with other sights in Provence, meanwhile, start at US$70.

Yes, the Quarries of Lights are well worth visiting. From the outside, you'll get a photo-worthy view of the historic limestone quarry in the Alpilles mountains. Inside, you'll see floor-to-ceiling images of artwork by artists such as Picasso and Frida Kahlo, projected on the stone, depending on the current exhibit. To make the most of your time in Provence, visit the immersive art show on a tour that shows you more of Les Baux-de-Provence and other picturesque villages in the region.

Per one customer who booked The Carrières de Lumières by E-Bike, "This bike adventure was fantastic!! The e-bikes were easy to use and a dream for going uphill! The traffic was minimal on the roads. Les Baux was gorgeous, and I would love to go back and spend more time there. So fun to explore. Carrière de Lumiere was an incredible immersive experience- I can't recommend it highly enough! The staff at Sun e-bike was super helpful when we had a ticket issue and saved the day by calling ahead to the museum for us."

The Quarries of Lights (Carrières de Lumières) is an audio-visual art gallery in Les Baux-de-Provence, which is known for its setting inside a former limestone quarry. Here, huge projections of paintings are beamed onto the quarry walls, floor, and ceilings, often accompanied by narration and music.

Art exhibitions at the Quarries of Lights change annually. Previous exhibitions have celebrated the work of individual artists—such as Vincent van Gogh, Salvador Dalí, and Pablo Picasso—others have focussed on artistic movements, like the Impressionists, or periods of history, including the Egyptian Pharaohs.

By car, the Quarries of Lights can be reached from several highways: from the A7, take the Avignon exit; from the A9, take the Nîmes exit; or from the A54, take the Baux-de-Provence exit. There are paid parking lots near the attraction, or you can park in Les Baux-de-Provence, a 10-minute walk away. You can also reach the quarry by buses from Aix-en-Provence and Avignon rail stations.

It’s cool inside the Quarries of Lights, with temperatures no higher than 60°F (16°C). Come prepared with long trousers, a sweater, or even a jacket if you’re sensitive to the cold.

Yes, the on-site Café des Carrières is open from morning to late afternoon. Here, you’ll find drinks and a range of savory and sweet snacks that can work for a light lunch. For more substantial fare or dinner, walk to nearby Les Baux-de-Provence.

The medieval Château des Baux is near Les Baux-de-Provence, where highlights include the castle’s siege weaponry, and the views from the upper areas of the château. You can buy a combined ticket for the château and the Quarries of Lights, which offers a substantial saving.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Quarries of Lights. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Provence:

• Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica

• Châteauneuf-du-Pape

• La Turbie

• Roussillon

• Pont du Gard

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Provence.