Biot
Biot rises across the wooded slopes of the Brague valley in Alpes-Maritimes, a position between inland hills and the Côte d’Azur that has connected the commune to both historic Antibes and the technology district of Sophia Antipolis. Its old centre retains narrow streets and stone houses clustered around the church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine. Biot is especially associated with glassmaking: the town’s distinctive hand-blown glass, often marked by bubbles, developed into a local signature during the 20th century. The Brague flows south towards the Mediterranean near Antibes, giving this part of the coast a greener, more sheltered character than the densely developed shoreline.
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Among the towns of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Biot stands out for its enduring tradition of handmade glass. Between Antibes and the inland hills, the commune is crossed by the Brague River before it reaches the Mediterranean coast. Biot’s old centre occupies a rise above the valley, where narrow streets and stone-built houses reflect its Provençal setting. Local workshops are especially known for bubble glass, in which deliberately trapped air forms a distinctive pattern. The Musée national Fernand Léger, located in Biot, holds an important collection devoted to the 20th-century French artist. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Biot and the Côte d’Azur.
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