Created in 1956 by Eloi Monod, La Verrerie de Biot ® invented 'bubbled glass'. It has obtained the 'Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant' (EPV) label, a mark of recognition of rare know-how.
The Verrerie de Biot ® is also labeled Qualité Tourisme.
The Verrerie de Biot ® is also labeled Qualité Tourisme.
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Verrerie de Biot uses the original self-invented material called 'bubbled glass'. It is home to the International Glassware Gallery, exhibiting the creations of 32 internationally famous artists, but also to Jean-Claude NOVARO Gallery, which hosts creations by the master glassblower. It also offers discovery courses with a master glassblower upon reservation.
Glasses, carafes, candlesticks, vases: from La Verrerie de Biot® come only objects that have the breath of precision and the rarity...
Glasses, carafes, candlesticks, vases: from La Verrerie de Biot® come only objects that have the breath of precision and the rarity...
Services
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Glassware
Car park
Pets welcome
LeashRates
Free or guided visit
Guided tours
For groups, commented tour on request with prior reservation
For individuals from Monday to Friday, guided tours timetable:
In winter at 4:00 pm or 4:30 pm (contact us)
In summer at 11:30 am and 4:30 pm (July and August)
Duration: 35 minutes
Normal price: 6 euros
Children and groups price: 3 euros
Guided tours
For groups, commented tour on request with prior reservation
For individuals from Monday to Friday, guided tours timetable:
In winter at 4:00 pm or 4:30 pm (contact us)
In summer at 11:30 am and 4:30 pm (July and August)
Duration: 35 minutes
Normal price: 6 euros
Children and groups price: 3 euros
Bank/credit card
Cash
Openings
From 2 January 2024 until 24 December 2024 - Open everyday
Annual closing from January 15th to January 27th
From 26 December 2024 until 31 December 2024 - Open everyday
Annual closing from January 15th to January 27th
Location
Spoken languages
Environment
- Town location
- River 5 km away
- Close to a public transportation
- Bus stop < 500 m
- Village 2 km away