Taxi Nice — Biot

Biot is a medieval village perched on a hillside between Nice and Antibes, world-famous for its glass art. Since the 1950s, when the Verrerie de Biot revived the tradition of bubble-blown glass, the village has become a premier centre for art craftsmanship on the Côte d'Azur. The glassblowing workshops, open to visitors, offer a fascinating spectacle as artisans blow, turn and shape molten glass before your eyes. The Fernand Léger National Museum, set at the foot of the village in a building decorated with a monumental mosaic, houses the world's largest collection of works by this master of cubism and modern art. The historic village itself deserves thorough exploration: its 16th-century ramparts, fortified gateway, Place aux Arcades with its pointed arches and restored medieval houses form a remarkable architectural ensemble. The Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine contains an altarpiece of the Rosary attributed to Louis Bréa (15th century), and the Chapel of Saint-Julien houses Romanesque frescoes. At the foot of the village, Marineland and its adjacent parks (Aquasplash, Adventure Golf) attract families. The journey from Nice via the A8 motorway takes just 25 minutes and offers views over the hinterland hills.