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Tourist map and places to visit in Biot
We offer a tourist map of Biot that lists all the must-see places in this hilltop village in the Alpes-Maritimes. You will find the major points of interest, historical monuments, and art studios that have made this village, which has been awarded the “Ville et Métiers d'Art” label, famous.
This town of 10,054 inhabitants is located between Cannes and Nice, just 5 minutes from the Mediterranean Sea. This map of Biot will help you easily locate glassworks, art galleries, the main monuments in the historic center, and the accommodations we recommend in the town.
How long does it take to visit Biot?
Half a day is enough to discover the highlights of the historic village and its art workshops. You can explore the center of the old town, visit the Place des Arcades, and admire the 15th-century church.
Allow two to three hours for a leisurely visit to the historic center. If you want to visit the museums and discover the glassworks, plan a full day. Art lovers can spend more time in the many glassworks, ceramics workshops, and artists' studios that are open to the public.
For nature lovers, a beautiful walk in the Brague nature park from Biot to Valbonne is 18 km round trip.
Where can I download a map of Biot in PDF format?
You can download a free map of Biot by clicking on the “Download map” button above our interactive map. The Biot Tourist Office also offers detailed maps with lots of useful information highlighting many interesting architectural features.
You can also browse the Tourist Office's brochures in digital format to discover the village and all its heritage resources. These documents include themed trails: the historical trail, the geological trail, the glassmakers' trail and the arts and crafts trail.
Where is the tourist office?
The Biot Tourist Office is located at 4 chemin neuf, 06410 Biot. You can contact them on +33 (0)4 93 65 78 00. The tourist office is halfway along Rue Saint-Sébastien, a wide boulevard lined with colorful houses and cafés.
An interactive terminal has been installed since 2021 on the door of the Tourist Office, allowing you to consult information 24/7: accommodation, restaurants, galleries, museums. The office has been awarded the Qualité Tourisme label and offers guided tours on Tuesdays called “Bienvenue à Biot” (Welcome to Biot).
What are the must-see places?
The Place des Arcades is the heart of the village with its arcaded houses on both sides and its 15th-century church. This square was located in the center of Biot's first castrum in the 13th and 14th centuries and was the headquarters of the Knights Templar.
The Sainte-Marie-Madeleine church, a listed historic monument, houses two magnificent paintings: “La Vierge au Rosaire” by Bréa and “Un Ecce Home” by Canavesi. You can also see two of the original medieval gateways: the Porte des Migraniers and the Porte des Tines, both built in the 1560s.
The Fernand Léger National Museum is a must-see for lovers of modern art. Biot's glassworks, notably the Verrerie de Biot, founded in 1956, which invented bubble glass, have made the village world-famous. Biot is home to around sixty artists working in various disciplines, including jewelers, glassmakers, ceramists, painters, and illustrators.
How to get to Biot
By car: From the A8 motorway, exit at Antibes (exit 44), turn right towards Biot. On the access road to Sophia Antipolis, turn right at the Chappes roundabout.
By train: Biot SNCF train station is 4 km from the village. Regional TER and mainline services stop there. At the station exit, take the Envibus bus no. 10 for €1.50. The journey takes 10 minutes and buses run approximately every 30 minutes.
By bus: The Azur 620 Cannes-Nice line stops at Biot SNCF station. Several local bus lines also serve the village from the surrounding towns.
Parking: Park in the car parks hidden in the hillside (Les Bachettes) below the center and enter Biot along Rue Saint-Sébastien. The town of Biot has 20 public charging points for electric cars.
What are the best hotels in Biot?
The most popular hotels in Biot include La Bastide de Biot, the Mouratoglou Hotel & Resort, and the Hôtel Les Arcades. The Hôtel des Arcades, located on Place des Arcades in a 15th-century building, offers rooms decorated with a magnificent collection of contemporary art. The Mouratoglou Hotel & Resort offers high-end sports facilities with tennis courts and a spa. For a more modern stay, the Moxy Sophia Antipolis and B&B Hotel establishments offer quality services close to the technology park.
Also worth reading to help you prepare for your stay in Biot:
NEIGHBOURING TOWNS AND VILLAGES
Antibes (8 km), Villeneuve-Loubet (9km), Valbonne (10 km) and Vallauris (11 km).