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 endeavors. 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 kilometers) 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

Though Domaine des Clausonnes might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Biot Golf Club and Aquasplash.

Domaine des Clausonnes
Moxy Sophia Antipolis

Moxy Sophia Antipolis

3 out of 5
4440 route des Dolines, Biot
The price is P6,471 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
P6,471
P7,422 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
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! (209 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, definitely better than the B&B's next door (although the B&B's are half price). But this time the room smelled bad and in the shower of the 3 shampoo/conditioner/soap, 1 was broken and 2 were empty."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Moxy Sophia Antipolis
Fairmont Monte Carlo

Fairmont Monte Carlo

4 out of 5
12 Avenue de Spélugues, Monte Carlo, Monaco
The price is P28,197 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P28,197
P31,681 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Monaco. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice stay, reserved 2 beds at the hairpin turn, we didnt get what we reserved. We got 1 bed with couch. They told us we would get a rollaway bed - we didn't get that either because we had to call after we said we would take it. On our last morning we received breatfast on them to compensate. The ..."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Fairmont Monte Carlo
Le Meridien Beach Plaza

Le Meridien Beach Plaza

4 out of 5
22 Avenue Princesse Grace, Monte Carlo, Monaco
The price is P24,992 per night from Sep 11 to Sep 12
P24,992
P31,904 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Monaco. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely service, great pool and private beach, good breakfast, very nice restaurant (Muse)"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Le Meridien Beach Plaza
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! (456 reviews)
"The room should have definitely been checked before our arrival, as the shower was broken and very difficult to use, and there was an unpleasant smell coming from the air conditioner."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

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! (481 reviews)
"Nice apartments and staff very responsive."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Les Jardins d'Olympie
Comfort Aparthotel Antibes Le Maestria

Comfort Aparthotel Antibes Le Maestria

3 out of 5
664 route des 3 Moulins, Antibes, Alpes-Maritimes
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Antibes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (847 reviews)
Overall good 2 night stay
"Only thing to say is that the pool is not kids friendly."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Comfort Aparthotel Antibes Le Maestria
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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