La Verrerie de Biot

Hand-made glass factory in Biot

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The glass tradition in Provence dates back thousands of years, but it has has been a major industry in Biot since the 1950s.

This factory invented bubble glass, mastering the bubble and imprisoning it between two layers of glass to transform a defect (a bubble) into a feature of quality which also makes each glass unique.

Visitors can watch the glassblowing in practice and also have the chance to buy some souvenirs. There are various different objects including glasses, vases, chandeliers, jugs and pitchers.

Directions

From the A8, take the "Antibes Est" exit. Continue direction Biot and then follow the pink signposts to La Verrerie de Biot.

When to come

The museum is open from 09:30 to 20:00, Monday to Saturday in summer (Sundays and bank holidays 10:30-13:30 and 14:30-19:30). 09:30 to 18:00 in winter (Sundays and bank holidays 10:30-13:30 and 14:30-19:00). Closed from January 15th to January 27th, as well as December 25th and January 1st.