Biot, the sleeping beauty

Discover Biot, one of the most authentic and charming villages on the French Riviera.

Perched on a hill and bathed in sunshine, this village with a fascinating past will thrill you. Founded by the Celts, shaped by the Romans, marked by pirate invasions and medieval knights, the city reveals more than 2,000 years of history at every street corner.


Today, Biot is most famous for its glassblowing, with its renowned bubble glass, as well as its ceramics and pottery. Strolling through its medieval cobbled streets, you'll discover a veritable artists' colony, with open workshops where you can admire the artisans at work. Between stone arcades, colorful facades, and small, sun-drenched squares, every step offers a charming new view, sometimes even a glimpse of the Mediterranean Sea.


The old town is brimming with cozy bistros, traditional French restaurants, and friendly bars where you can savor local specialties and Provençal wines. Craft shops, art galleries, and glassblowing workshops invite you to unique and authentic discoveries. Here, you'll want to take your time: strolling, exploring, and marveling make every visit an unforgettable experience.

The Market

Every Tuesday, the village is bathed in sunshine and fragrant aromas for its Provençal market. Stalls overflow with fresh produce that seems to have come straight from neighboring gardens, delicate crafts, and little treasures to tuck away in your pocket. The vendors, always ready to share a smile or a story, transform a stroll into a delightful and welcoming culinary escape. A quintessentially French interlude that makes you want to linger a little longer under the market's colorful awnings. 🌿🧺✨



The Templars

* From April 10th to 12th, 2026 *


Every year, when the good weather returns, Biot seems to hold its breath.

The village is preparing for a journey back in time, a return to the era when the Knights Templar walked its narrow streets. Little by little, the medieval facades are adorned with banners, the vaults echo with footsteps, and the engraved stones recount once again the legends they have held for centuries.


Then begins Biot and the Templars, a weekend where the Middle Ages come back to life.


Around a street corner, a blacksmith makes sparks fly, just like in the old days. Further on, knights in armor rehearse their battles, swords clang, and children hold their breath. The aromas of fresh bread, spices, and traditional foods fill the squares, while troubadours tune their instruments to accompany the festivities. The entire village becomes a living stage, a theater of history where every visitor is transported to the heart of a fascinating era.


Guided by passionate storytellers, curious visitors discover how the history and myths of the Templars have shaped Biot: the alleyways that spiral uphill, the mysterious vaults, the sculpted stones… Every detail seems to have preserved the memory of this glorious past.

This celebration is not just a reenactment: it's a vibrant tribute to those who built and protected the village. A moment where families, enthusiasts, and travelers come together to share a timeless adventure.

And when the last torch goes out and the knights disappear into the night... there remains this feeling of having touched a fragment of history... and the irresistible desire to return the following year.


Biot, I love Christmas!!!

*from November 30 to December 30, 2025*


Once upon a time, there was Biot, a village on the French Riviera where Christmas becomes a true enchantment. As December approaches, the glassmaking town is transformed into a fairytale setting, hosting one of the most charming Christmas markets on the Côte d'Azur.