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Biot Travel Guide: 32 reviews and 79 photos

Just another hilltop village on the Côte d'Azur, Biot is only a short drive from Antibes. Although Biot's early roots date back to the pre-Roman period, the town came into light in mediaeval times when it served as the seat for a group of Knights Templar and Hospitaller. A defensive castrum or castle existed on the hill where the town is now located, but in the 14th and 15th centuries, Biot and its population were destroyed by civil war and disease. A group from Italy moved in, reconstructed and repopulated the town. Today's local population descends from those very Italians.

Biot has been known for centuries for its pottery and jars which travelled across the Mediterranean transporting olives and flour. Over the years the Biot locals added glassblowing to their historic skills and the town now boasts several small factories dedicated to the manufacture of artistic glass and jars.

The quiet village makes a nice afternoon trip from anywhere in along the Côte d'Azur.

Last visit to Biot: Jul 2008
Intro Updated Aug 27, 2008
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Reviews (6)

Hilltop Village Things to Do (4)

Like most Mediterranean villages in this part of Europe, Biot is perched on top of a hill. Although not as high as other... more travel advice

Biot - Village of Arts & Crafts Local Customs (2)

The village of Biot is known for its arts and crafts, particularly glass and pottery. Through out the streets, the... more travel advice

Provençal Local Customs (2)

Like many small villages on the Côte d'Azur, the local population in Biot once spoke a dialect referred to as Provençal.... more travel advice

rue Saint Sébastien Things to Do (4)

The main street in the centre of Biot, rue Saint Sébastien is lined with cafés, restaurants and numerous glass and... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Aug 26, 2008

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hunterV Aug 25, 2008 at 3:20 AM

It's a wonderful place to visit I'm sure!
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call_me_rhia Aug 13, 2008 at 3:32 PM

waiting for more... again. BTW: just for fun - in our local dialect "biot" means "naked".