Biot Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

While there might not be top attractions in Domaine des Clausonnes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nautipolis Aquatic Complex and Aquasplash.

Domaine des Clausonnes
Radisson Blu Hotel, Nice
Radisson Blu Hotel, Nice
4 out of 5
223 Promenade Des Anglais, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
The price is £319 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£319
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Nice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a private beach. Popular attractions Promenade des Anglais and Hôtel Negresco ...
8/10 Very Good! (790 reviews)
"My second stay here, I think this is a fab hotel with great facilities, I think change over in staff training but were all helpful. The Pool was clean .An idea for hotel is a big wheels bin for used towel as not clear what sun beds are available. Breakfast was fab you can get eggs made how you like ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Nice
Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice
Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice
4 out of 5
27 Promenade Des Anglais, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
The price is £228 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£228
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Nice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Not all plumbing in our room was up to expectations"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice
Le Meridien Beach Plaza
Le Meridien Beach Plaza
4 out of 5
22 Avenue Princesse Grace, Monte Carlo, Monaco
The price is £471 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£471
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Monaco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Monoco"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Promenade de la Croisette and Juan-les-Pins ...
7.4/10 Good! (443 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 Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (439 reviews)
"Ideal location for Antibes, Cannes, Nice & Monaco. Carrefour a short walk across the main road. We stayed in the 3 bed suite Esterel & really nice apartment. Arrived out of hours, due to a delayed flight and reception provided access to the apartment. Only issue during the stay, was the fire alarm ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 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 Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Promenade des Anglais and Port of Nice are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"The hotel is very nice clean and good environment"

Reviewed on 15 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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