The Carrières de Lumières by e-bike

About this tour

Cycle through the Alpilles foothills around Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, pedalling past olive groves and limestone villages before descending into the Carrières de Lumières. This 5–8 hour outing pairs countryside riding with an underground art experience: a former quarry now hosting immersive light installations that sprawl across cavernous stone walls. Routes suit casual and confident riders alike, ending with ticket entry to the galleries.

Highlights

• Ride through Provençal olive groves and rocky outcrops
• E-bike support for varied terrain and fitness levels
• Descend into a working stone quarry turned art venue
• Witness large-scale projection art on quarry walls
• Return journey through quiet village backroads

What to expect

After collecting your e-bike and helmet at the meeting point, you'll follow a guided route through the Alpilles landscape, stopping to take in village views and rolling countryside. The pace is flexible—use pedal assist as needed. The terrain mixes sealed roads, gravel tracks, and gentle climbs. Once at the Carrières de Lumières, you'll walk through cool, echoing quarry chambers where sweeping light shows and soundscapes fill the voids left by stone extraction. The installations change seasonally, so expect different themes depending on when you visit.

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