Biot

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Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Martine Prunevieille
Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Martine Prunevieille
Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Martine Prunevieille
Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Martine Prunevieille
Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Martine Prunevieille

Inspect the wonderful glasswork and pottery samples on display and learn about their place in the history of this charming village.

Standing on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean Sea is the pretty hamlet of Biot. Known for its glassblowers and bubble glass items, this medieval commune grew in the 16th century from these artistic endeavours. Admire the town’s jumbled appearance, with buildings built on top of one another around the tree-lined hill.

As you walk around, feel the antiquity of the village, which is actually about 2,500 years old. Stroll to the Place des Arcades, the central area with a serene ambiance and 16th-century buildings. Capture photos of the town hall and other quaint structures with a backdrop of the sparkling sea.

See exquisite early 20th-century works of French artist Fernand Léger at the museum named after him. Peruse his sculptures, paintings, mosaics and stained-glass windows. Learn about various phases of his career, including his foray into cubist art.

Find out about the village’s famous pottery obsession at the Museum of Local History and Biot Ceramics with various vases, jars and ancient artifacts. Talk with the curator about Biot's history and the villagers' fascination with pottery and glassworks.

Head to the volcano 1.2 miles (2 kilometres) northwest of the village. Most of the structure has disappeared over time, but you can still see intriguing rock formations. To appreciate the scenic natural landscape, hike or cycle around the region. Follow the Sentier de la Brague trail from the River Brague of Biot to Valbonne. The path, which meanders through a forest, will take 2 or 3 hours to complete.

Find the village of Biot in the Alpes-Maritimes region in southeastern France. It is a 20-minute car journey west from Nice Airport. The village stands between Nice and Antibes. Many buses link the various communes along the Cote d’Azur.

Enjoy the Mediterranean region’s hot summers with very little rainfall, when it is most popular, or cool winters.

Biot is an intriguing voyage into medieval pottery and glass with a picturesque backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea.

Where to stay in Biot

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Domaine des Clausonnes

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Domaine des Clausonnes
Moxy Sophia Antipolis
Moxy Sophia Antipolis
3 out of 5
4440 route des Dolines, Biot
The price is S$189 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
S$189
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Biot. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Promenade de la Croisette and Juan-les-Pins ...
9/10 Wonderful! (200 reviews)
"Perfect for a couple of night in the area. Clean, comfortable. Nice staff"

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

Moxy Sophia Antipolis
Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice
Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice
4 out of 5
27 Promenade Des Anglais, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Nice. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great property and staff. You won't be disappointed."

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice
Le Meridien Nice
Le Meridien Nice
4 out of 5
1 Promenade Des Anglais, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
The price is S$877 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$877
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Nice. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (594 reviews)
Great location
"Great location. Lovely views and convenient to shopping and restaurants"

Reviewed on 9 Jul, 2025

Le Meridien Nice
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Nemea Appart Hotel Green Side Biot Sophia Antipolis
Nemea Appart Hotel Green Side Biot Sophia Antipolis
3 out of 5
45 Rue Henri Poincare - Accès 17, (Avenue Roumanille), Biot, Alpes-Maritimes
Stay at this 3-star golf residence in Biot. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Promenade de la Croisette and Juan-les-Pins ...
7.4/10 Good! (444 reviews)
"I have stayed 7 nights and relied on public transports in order to visit Nice, Cannes and Monaco. The breakfast wasn't great, but I did take coffees upstairs to the accommodation and had some pastries I bought at the supermarket nearby. There were thunderstorms at some point and I had to stay indoors, ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sep, 2024

Nemea Appart Hotel Green Side Biot Sophia Antipolis
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Les Jardins d'Olympie
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Les Jardins d'Olympie
4 out of 5
180 voie Marie Fisher, Antibes, Alpes-Maritimes
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Antibes. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (449 reviews)
Stop over
"Perfect one night stop between cannes and monaco"

Reviewed on 8 Jul, 2025

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Les Jardins d'Olympie
Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Nice
Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Nice
25 avenue de l'Armée des Alpes, Nice
Stay at this aparthotel in Nice. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Promenade des Anglais and Port of Nice are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
"The room and hotel in general were very clean, the reception staff was pleasant and helpful. The hotel is only a 4 minutes walk from the train station which was convenient to get around (and about a 25 min walk to get to downtown Nice). Although it says it in the name, I wasn't aware that the place ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2025

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Nice
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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