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.
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 of what is not repeated, reproduced. Glasses, carafes, jugs from La Verrerie de Biot® are the joy of a table set and the pleasure of meals pleasantly shared.
Depending on the season and on master glassmakers' mood, the products are available in all colors: pink sand, linden, amethyst, Persian blue ... for glasses, carafes, pitchers, bottles.
VISITS AND ACTIVITIES:
Visit to the glassmakers' hall, shops, three art galleries and access to the restaurant:
Visits are free of charge all year round during the Verrerie's opening hours.
Guided tour:
In July and August, Monday to Friday at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. without reservation.
Languages: French or English.
Duration: approximately 45 minutes.
Augmented reality tour following a trail of QR codes throughout the different areas of the glassworks:
Opening hours: no reservation required, all year round during the glassworks' opening hours.
Languages: French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic and Russian.
‘Blow your own piece!’ experience.
Glassblowing workshop with a master glassmaker.
Times: no booking required, all year round during the Verrerie's opening hours.
For all
Guided tour:
€9 per person (free for children aged 6 and under)
€7 for groups of more than 20 people
Augmented reality tour following a trail of QR codes throughout the different areas of the Verrerie:
€9 per person (free for children aged 6 and under)
€7 for groups of more than 20 people
Required: a smartphone; headphones are not mandatory but recommended
‘Blow your own piece!’ experience:
€68 per person for blowing and collecting your piece the next day at 5 p.m. (or from Tuesday at 5 p.m. if blowing at the weekend)
Payment methods
Bank/credit card
Cash
Openings
All year
All year
Monday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
14:30 - 18:00
10:30 - 13:30
Summer opening hours:
Every day: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. without interruption
Sundays and public holidays: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Closed on 25 December and 1 January
Annual closing from January 15th to January 27th