We saw the Vermeer to Van Gogh programme and really enjoyed it - the combination of the art and music was wonderful. We didn’t book on line this time as the French school holidays hadn’t started and there was no queue but the carpark was already almost full at 11am. I know from experience that it can get extremely crowded in peak season so my tip would be to get there very early and get tickets in advance. There’s a small café and loos on site and there seemed to be some construction work near both but that had no impact on the programme. All in all another great experience at Carrières des Lumières.

the immersive art of the masters inside the caves at Les Baux des Provence was so impressive and beautiful. It was the immensity of the walls and the floors all covered with the beautiful work of art changing with all the colors was just amazing. Definitely a must see.

July 2019 This is a wonderful light show in a truly unique setting...Limestone cavern featuring Van Gogh and his work. One can drive through several of Van Gogh’s towns on the way to Les Baux and so one understands why his work is featured here. Worth every penny of the visit. There is free, road side parking... you have to be persistent or stubborn to find it and walk a bit to get back to the light show and town site.

It is impossible to describe this experience adequately. I almost did not book because it seemed potentially kitschy. The scale of what they have managed, in combination with the location and the production value and the music. It was quite simply amazing. It makes the art museum experience just a touch flat...they should all have this level of full sensory immersion. Go.

Heading to Marseille airport to take visitors for a late evening flight I had proposed three excursions for the afternoon. They chose this one but then I investigated tickets, only to discover that the Wednesday afternoon was Tintin. By this time they were entirely sold on the unique experience that is Les Carrières. Unfortunately, it’s not the best show for adults. The images move too fast and the music is loud. It’s a bit like watching a cartoon, which is what it is based on, rather than the fine art of other shows. Naturally there were lots of families with children who were running around and would have been just as happy to run around in any large open space. Parking is in roughly excavated quarries with potholes, charges apply and you need to hunt the payment machines. €6.50 will get you 3 hrs and as we didn’t spend as long in the show as last year (Venice) there was enough time to wander into the village before setting off for the airport.

Vermeer to Van Gogh was stunning, and Mondrian was terrific too. It’s worth visiting for the spectacular quarry location alone. But I wonder how many people give up and go home when faced with the impossible-to-decipher parking machine in the car park opposite the entrance. In bright sunlight, the instructions on the screen are unreadable, even for French people, the reflection is so bad. The people in front of us took 10 minutes to work it out, then were kind enough to return and help us when we could not make sense of it. Without them we may have been forced to give up and would have missed out on a wonderful experience.

Phenomenal. It was truly awe inspiring, having been to several other multi sensory shows over the years, none compared. I would love to visit again. One thing to note: it is very dark at times, and the soundtrack includes some quite ‘scary’ music (Romeo and Juliet - Dance of The Knights). Our toddler found the Vermeer section a bit challenging! Loved the Van Gogh part though.

Carrieres des Lumieres means "Quarry of Lights." This place was a last minute stop. I did not know what to expect when I was told a light show in an old stone quarry. I have not been to anything like it. It is a show with surround-sound music with different masterpieces (Vermeer to Van Gogh when we were there) projected over the walls at the same time. We walked around to take it in from all angles. It is definitely worth the stop!

Absolutely incredible experience! I went a few years ago when they were the first venue to show the Van Gogh exhibition on the towering flat walls of the old quarry. It was magical and unforgettable. So beautifully done. Really, the experience of a lifetime - and I was not all that much of a Van Gogh fan before hand. Also, if you can, make a reservation to have lunch at the nearby winery, Chateau d'Estublon. Also unforgettable. Altogether a day I will always remember.

This was part of an optional tour offered by a river cruise. Ideally, an hour and a half should have been allocated in that it takes ten to fifteen minutes to understand how the show is set-up and to decide if you want to stay in one place or wander around the entire show space. Music and animations/graphics were very good. If you like creativity and art, do not miss.