BIOT GLASSWORKS
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How about a unique, breathtaking encounter?
It's possible at La Verrerie de Biot, located at the foot of the medieval village.
Enjoy an unusual visit to La Verrerie de Biot, in the world of glassblowers. Discover this veritable goldsmith's trade.
Every piece is unique, and even yours will be if you want to rub shoulders with the artists!
Discover the Biot glassworks
La Verrerie de Biot is at once a creative workshop, an eco-museum with its unique old furnace, and a showroom/boutique. It's a place of wonder for young and old alike.
The aim of the Biot Glassworks Ecomuseum is to showcase and promote the history of glass.
During your visit, you will discover the famous "Verre Bullé", a part of the glassmaking heritage.
Carafes, glasses, vases... find a multitude of products and know-how available in several colours.
Glass manufacturing in Biot
Guided tour
For more discoveries and stories, take advantage of the guided tours of the glass factory.
Visits from Monday to Friday
- Summer (July and August): 11:30 am and 4:30 pm
- Winter: Contact La Verrerie de Biot
Duration: 35 minutes.
Introduction to glassblowing
Come and blow your own glass!
The ecomuseum organizes introductory courses with a master glassblower to teach you the proper techniques of glassblowing.
The introductory course lasts 2 days.
Price: €490
Create your own glass
From the age of 6, you can also blow your own glass.
Every day, enjoy this superb activity with family and friends.
Price: €68
Handicrafts and traditions - Biot glass factory
Opening hours
SUMMER
Monday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm.
Sundays and public holidays: 10.30am-1.30pm and 2.30pm-7pm.
WINTER
Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm.
Sundays and public holidays: 10.30am-1.30pm and 2.30pm-6pm.
Tour fees
Admission:
Free at La Verrerie de Biot
Guided tour
- Adults and children: €9
- Children: €9
- Groups of more than 10 people: €5
Introductory course
490€ per person
Glass blowing
68€ per person
Services
- On-site parking
- Pets welcome
- Wheelchair accessible
