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National Museum Fernand Léger

Bringing together a unique collection of paintings, ceramics and drawings, the Musée National Fernand Léger’s collection allows everyone to discover this major avant-garde artist, from his cubist researches to the large, colorful compositions of the 1950s.

Contrasts in form and dynamism of color evoke the rhythm of the machine, the poetry of objects and the beauty of the great modern city.
At the foot of the village of Biot, in a Mediterranean park, the museum offers visitors a rich program of exhibitions, cultural activities (educational workshops, screenings, conferences, etc.) and audio guides in 7 languages . The garden refreshment bar, open from May to October, offers a pleasant setting to refresh after the visit.

1960, the creation of the museum
On the evening of May 13, 1960, an exceptional event inaugurates the Fernand Léger museum in Biot. More than five thousand guests flock to the opening of the first monographic museum in the region. Under the patronage of Picasso, Braque and Chagall, the inauguration brings together celebrities from the literary and artistic world, film stars and political representatives. The Fernand Léger Museum marks with its seal the cultural landscape of the time.
Not far from Biot, other projects devoted to the great figures of modern art materialize soon after: in Saint Paul, the Maeght Foundation in 1964 and in Nice the Marc Chagall museum in 1969.

1969, the donation to the State
In 1969, the founders donated to the French State building, land and a rich collection of more than three hundred works. André Malraux, Minister of State in charge of cultural affairs, receives the donation during an official event which ends with a gala organized at the Palais de Cannes festival. The Léger museum becomes a national museum and according to the clauses of the donation, the founders remain directors for life.

1987-1990, the extension of the building
In 1987, the museum was enlarged and studied and built by the Ministry of Culture by architect Bernard Schoebel. A new building wing doubles the exhibition area. On the east and west facades of the new building, Georges Bauquier commissioned Heidi Melano to make monumental mosaics based on Léger’s plans for La Triennale di Milano (1951) and for the decoration of the University of Caracas (1954).
Georges Bauquier retired as director in 1994.

2004-2008, the modernization of spaces
Renovation works began in 2004. The architect Marc Barani is in charge of the work to restructure the exhibition spaces and improve the reception of the public. The furniture is entrusted to Eric Benqué and the garden landscaping Philippe Déliau. This new layout allows a better presentation of the permanent collection. In a chronological clash rich in masterpieces, the visitor travels the whole life of Fernand Léger.

HOURS
Open every day, except Tuesdays, December 25th, January 1st and May 1st.
From 10h to 18h (May to October)
10 am to 5 pm (November to April)

Provencal Market in Antibes

The Provencal market:

The party is daily and warm. The Provencal market displays every morning its
rich stalls, festival of scents and accent, and offers the infinite diversity of its fresh local produce, charcuteries and mountain cheeses, specialties, spices or bouquets of cut or dried flowers, fruits of the work of men and women. generosity of nature.

Jacques the cheese maker, Dominique the florist, Denis the fisherman, Michel, Marina and Marielle the market gardeners, Tony and his Corsican products … They are at the rendezvous, every morning (except Monday from September 1st to May 31st), under the hall of the course Masséna, from 6h to 13h.

The craftsmen market :

In the afternoon, painters, sculptors of all kinds, ceramists and other artists are exposed in the shadow of the hall Massena course.
From September to mid June, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 15h.
From mid-June to the end of September, every day except Monday.

Lérins Islands

The Lérins islands form a French archipelago located in the Mediterranean, in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, on the Côte d’Azur.

They are administered by the municipality of Cannes which are not constitutive, associated with the Suquet, one of the ten administrative districts. Located southeast of the tip of the Croisette, not far from the city, they separate the Gulf of Napoule, west of the Gulf of Juan, to the east.

The archipelago consists of two large islands: to the north, Sainte-Marguerite, the largest, famous for its fort which shelters the man with the iron mask, and to the south, Saint-Honorat, smaller, known for its monastery Each of these main islands is frequented by an island of dwellings, that of Tradelière and the islet Saint-Ferréol. The archipelago also includes a rock called Îlot, located at the southern end of Saint-Honorat, which brings to five the number of Lerins islands.

Their inhabitants are Lériniens, adjective referring to the archipelago as a whole.

TRANSFER BY BOAT
TO THE LÉRINS ISLANDS …
FROM CANNES, ANTIBES, SAINT LAURENT OF THE VAR, NICE, MONACO, SAINT TROPEZ
Or from a port, hotel pontoon, restaurant, yacht, or airport

Need to quickly reach your destination between Cannes, Ile Sainte Marguerite, Ile Saint Honorat, your motor yacht, Nice airport, Antibes, Monaco or Saint Tropez, thanks to our semi-rigid combining comfort and speed you will be delighted to take the sea for a particular transfer or business.

Chateau of Cremat

It was around 250 BC that the Greeks, following a military victory over the Ligurians, created Nikaia, the future Nice, and introduced viticulture to this part of the Mediterranean. It is the Romans who, creating there an important military chief town implant the current vineyard with the one of the garrisons, on Via Julia Augusta. It is there, along the future road of Crémat, that they dig two imposing galleries of more than 50 meters each to store the wine and the olive oil.

In 1902 a prosperous merchant from Nice, Antoine Mari, rediscovered these famous perfectly preserved galleries. Once again, they will serve wine cellars at the large building he will build above all while hitching up to replant the vineyard. Thus born the Castle of Cremat.

In the 1920s it became the property of Mrs. Irene Bretz, a rich American who began major development work to turn the castle into a mundane place. It will give great festivals or rub shoulders artists, wealthy families and crowned heads of Europe come spend the winter on the French Riviera.

In the 30s the castle is ceded to Pierre Thome. He will develop the vineyard, create and chair the winegrowers’ union of Bellet in whose name he will ask the A.O.C in 1937. that he will finally get on November 11, 1941.

At the end of the war the Château is taken over by Jean Banis, who in turn will work to develop the winery and perfect the quality of the wines, then yield the castle to advertising Jean-Pierre Pisoni.

But the real renaissance of the castle will occur in 2000. It is bought by a Dutch couple, Germila and Cornelis Kamerbeck, wine lovers fall in love with the French Riviera. The latter will enroll even at the University of Suz La Rousse to acquire the knowledge necessary to achieve his dream; become a winemaker. From then on, enormous works are undertaken with notably the construction of an ultra-modern cellar just next to Roman galleries which, from now on, will receive the barrels where the wines are raised. At the same time, Corneils Kamerbeck will transform the vineyard into an entirely organic A.O.C. Finally the castle will be completely rehabilitated and a French garden of more than 2000 m2 will be planted in ornament in the middle of chiselled towers and ramparts of neo-Tuscan style.

In 2013 he joined forces with Olivier Bettati and launched the construction of a 300 m2 orange grove where star chefs realized and revisited the Niçoise cuisine for weddings, art exhibitions, concerts, galas dinners and other tastings. rare wine. As at the beginning of the last century, the magic of the festivals of the French Riviera operates again at the Château de Crémat.

A unique castle on French riviera

Conveniently located at 10 minutes from the “Promenade des Anglais”and 8 kilometers from the International Airport of Nice Côte d’Azur,the CASTLE OF CREMAT is the gem of BELLET wines.This very small vineyard is one of the oldest in France,it’s plants were first planted by the roman legions, come to invade our country. Part of our cellars date from this distant era.

This vineyard is the only one in France located in the heart of a big town. The high quality of the wine was recognized in 1941 by obtaining one of the first A.O.C. The BELLET vineyard, as well as the CASTLE OF CREMAT have occupied an important place in the tumultuous history of the city of Nice. Today this unique site overlooking the sea and a part of the town of Nice as still one of the jewels of the capital of the french riviera.
It’s unique style, coming from neo toscan inspiratio nwelcomes you to discover and taste our Bio wines, issued from the grape varieties and unique autochones such as “LA FOLLE NOIRE” and the “BRAQUET” for our red wines and the “ROLLE” that you will find in most of the well known restaurants of the region.

In the heart of the château the french garden of 2500m2 “open sky art gallery” will allow you to discover works of artists from the prestigious school of Nice.The peacefull haven that borders an orange grove can welcome weddings, gala dinners ou business seminars that can be shared out in four other rooms

Unique place for unique wine, we will also make you discover tradionnal or revisited mediterranean cuisine cooked by two well known starred chefs from Nice, CHRISTIAN PLUMAIL, from the UNIVERS restaurant and DAVID FAURE from the APHRODITE restaurant where he has become the master of molecular cuisine.

Come through the gate of honor of the Castle, open the doors of our winery to share our passion and live unique moments.

Visits for individuals:
– Free
Visits for groups
– Free
Guided tour of the vineyard with wine tasting. On appointment.

Groups welcome (minimum 5 people): guided tours and tastings for groups and paying individuals, different formulas, single group and individual rates.

Traditional formula for 15 €: guided tour + tasting of 3 red, rosé and white wines
Emotion formula at 25 €: guided tour + tasting of 3 wines + accompaniment of local specialties.
Saturday from 19 € to 32 € (minimum 15 people).

Night market in Nice

Night market

If the Cours Saleya is famous for its diurnal market, held almost daily, and the delicious accents of Provence and Italy, we also love his night market. No fruits and vegetables here, but a vast selection of original products. All premises are local, but here you can find creations for artisans, some regional souvenirs, and artistic compositions for example. Whatever it is, a pleasant atmosphere for a digestive walk in particular.

Cours Saleya, 06300 Nice, France

Nicolas ALZIARI Olive farm

VISIT THE TRADITIONAL OLIVE OIL MILL IN ACTIVITY

Located at 318 Bd de la Madeleine in Nice (France)
The shop is open from Monday to Friday from 9h to 12h30 and from 14h to 18h. However, the last morning visit is at 11:45 and the afternoon visit 17:00. Access by bus no. 3 (terminus stop).

Come visit the last olive oil mill in Nice. From the individual to the group, we will guide you FREE all year round through the steps of olive oil production. Come share with family an unforgettable moment and dive into the history of the city of Nice. Following this visit we will offer you a tasting of our products in our shop. You can enjoy our oils, olives or tapenades. The diffusion of a report showing the operations carried out before the arrival at the mill, will complete this discovery.

At the same time producer with more than 60 hectares of estates on the Côte d’Azur in organic farming, mill with 2 mills but also confectioner of olives, our house perpetuates an ancestral know-how in order to produce but also to select unique varieties .
In fact, this dual know-how of producer and miller brings us a high degree of demand for our signature vintages. From a rigorous selection of the best European terroirs, these wines are made only in collaboration with producers selected for the quality of their fruits.

PIOT FAMILY
OWNER OF THE HOUSE ALZIARI

In the 90’s, the Piot family bought the last olive oil mill in Nice from the Alziari-Nègre family. The company Alziari, then a miller trading since 1868, will become under the influence of the Piot family one of the most important oil house in France. The family bringing a new job in the house to know that of producer.

THE MILL

They use the “Genoese” method, of which we are one of the last defenders in Europe. After a slow grinding of the olives for two to three hours, the stone basin is filled with cold water; the olive oil on the surface is immediately recovered to be decanted. The rest of the pulp will be placed in the scourtins (coconut fiber filters) to be pressed. This is called the first cold press. The mill runs between November and March. They organize tasting workshops and guided tours.

THE BOUTIQUE DU MOULIN 318 Boulevard de la Madeleine

Placed under the family home for convenience and located on the site of the mill, this shop has always existed. Still decorated with many period furniture and traditional objects, it is the joy of the inhabitants of the neighborhood who, children, already came to nibble some olives.

THE BOUTIQUE OF OLD NICE 14, Rue François de Paule

It was in 1932 that the family decided to open a shop in Old Nice. The oil from the horse-drawn mill was daily lowered to supply the tin-iron drums of the little shop. Despite the years, the small universe of thirty square meters has remained an island of authenticity. It has become a must for lovers of local products.

DOMAINS

They operate several estates with thousands of olive trees in the heart of the French Riviera. With more than 60 hectares, our house has become the largest producer in the region *.

The work is done all year round, mainly by hand in terraces (hillside boards). They have been using products from organic farming for years; because one can not conceive of cultivating a secular tree without thinking of future generations.

For some of our best wines, they also work with other areas in Europe to offer fans, wines of incomparable finesse and a unique signature. To taste an olive oil Alziari, it is to offer an unforgettable Mediterranean parenthesis.

Golf & Country & Equestrian Club Barbossi in Mandelieu

RIVIERA GOLF

Designed by American architect Robert Trent Jones Senior, the course was inaugurated on 27 July 1991. Taken over by the Barbossi Domaine in March 2008, its loving new owners have given the place a makeover transforming this exceptional site into a true jewel on the French Riviera. Nestled in lush greenery in the heart of the Bay of Cannes Mandelieu, this golf course is an oasis of calm and a veritable outdoor museum. It is the only golf course on the Riviera to present a permanent collection of contemporary sculptures, twenty-two original creations dispersed throughout the course to the delight of golfers.

Deployed on 5461 metres (Par 71), the layout of the Riviera Golf Barbossi alternates technical difficulties, strategic challenges and tactical choices, while preserving intact from beginning to end, the fun of the game and the promenade.

The challenge is to tee off properly. Easier to negotiate, the following shots will have to contend with bunkers punctuating the fairways, the river Riou, lakes and undulating greens remarkably defended.

Opening Hours: 8am – 6:30pm

The peaceful and serene game continues until the end of 9th hole with its backdrop of vineyards. The return will be accelerated by this constant renewal of technical and aesthetic details that end in beauty on the triumphal alley of 18, in front of our modern clubhouse.

Organise your competition at the Riviera Golf and enjoy a tasting of wines and food specialities from our Domaine during the course, followed by a lunch or an awards cocktail on the beautiful terrace of the clubhouse, allowing you to enhance the image of your company, to launch a new product or to thank your customers and friends for their loyalty by organising a private event. Golf beginner lessons are also organised for all individuals eager to discover the world of Golf.

CONTACT : Riviera Golf de Barbossi / rivieragolf@ddeb.fr / +33 (0)4 92 97 49 49

PRACTICE & RIVIERA ACADEMY – 3 HOLES

Practise your swing on the practice range of the Riviera Golf Barbossi. For your training, our new fully renovated visitor centre with a range of modern equipment offers: a driving range with 15 positions, 3 short holes, a putting green, an area of approaches and various training targets.

With its 15 positions, 3 compact holes and putting green, it is ideal both for improving your swing and for enjoying a few practice shots if you do not have the time for playing the 18 holes. 9 of these positions are covered, thus, whatever the circumstances, you have the opportunity to continue your game.

To play a few balls in Practice is an excellent way to approach the course of 18 holes, you’re warmed up and ready to face all difficulties.

CONFERENCES

A UNIQUE SETTING IDEAL FOR REFLECTION AND RELAXATION.

The Riviera Golf has a modular reception area of 200 m² and a restaurant with a capacity of 100 seats, both overlooking a panoramic terrace in an exceptional setting… From a day long study meeting to the gala dinner, all types of events can be organised with a partial or full use of the available space.

Air-conditioned conference hall equipped with a screen and video projector. For residential stays, a customised estimate will be provided, depending on the period of year.

Along with your working day, enjoy interesting activities that we can suggest:

– Initiation to Golf

– Wine tasting in the Barbossi Domain vineyards

– Tennis court

CONTACT : commercial@ddeb.fr

TENNIS COUNTRY CLUB

Ideally located at the foot of the Esterel mountains, the Tennis Club Barbossi is equipped with its clay courts nestled in lush greenery. Its clubhouse, warm and spacious, has all the facilities for the relaxation and well-being of its members as well as all lovers of tennis on clay courts.

THE TENNIS CLUB OFFERS YOU:

– 4 clay courts, including 2 floodlit
– 1 synthetic court, floodlit
– 1 Beach Tennis ground
– Fitness room dedicated to the tennis courts
– Weights room
– Clubhouse with terrace and bar
– Outdoor pool
– Stringing service

CONTACT: +33 (0)4 86 11 91 52 / countryclub@ddeb.fr

TENNIS COACHING

A complete coaching centre, the Tennis Club Barbossi offers tennis lessons and coaching for all ages and all levels. For each age, coaching packages with appropriate materials, conducted by qualified coaches, in a relaxed atmosphere.

Adult group lessons:

Adults can also obtain tennis coaching through group lessons. Beginners or advanced, learn and progress, in groups of 4 persons per coach, in a relaxed atmosphere.

Personal lessons:

If you wish to progress at your own pace and customise your coaching, we offer individual courses supervised by a state certified instructor.

Training programs:

During school holidays, the Tennis Club Barbossi organises courses for children and adults. Over several days, improve your technique and develop your tactical sense. Intensive or semi-intensive, with a video recording, tennis courses allow you to improve your game or to quickly master the basics of tennis. We also offer multi-activity courses for an enjoyable discovery of all the sports activities offered by the Domaine: Golf-Tennis-courses

FITNESS

The country club Barbossi welcomes you in a warm and modern space including an outdoor pool, a fitness room and a gym with panoramic views of the Esterel.

You can enjoy all these facilities with the ‘Sport & Wellbeing’ subscription. The weight room is accessible from 7am to 9 pm, 7 days out of 7, with a personal badge. The weight room includes a section dedicated to cardio (machines, bikes, elliptical, rower, stepper, winch, SkiErg, etc.) and a section for muscle building (guided machines, weights, etc.)

Different Fitness courses are offered: Physical preparation adults, TRX-VIPR, Stretching, Body Sculpt, Running…

You can participate by ticket books valid 1 year from date of purchase.

ÉTRIER DE BARBOSSI

Close to Cannes, L’Etrier de Barbossi is one of the jewels of the Domaine: the stables belonging to the owners offer the best conditions for the accommodation of your horses, in terms of facilities available and services offered.

Modern and spacious Rinco Boxes, preparation rooms, solariums, saddle rooms, arenas, longeing rings, paddocks, indoor school, galloping track 500 m (Toubin & Clement soil), preserved natural environment and completely secure, professional supervision.

At L’Etrier de Barbossi, the horses enjoy a top of the range comfort and high quality care.

Not to mention the hundreds of hectares of trails opening out from the Barbossi Domaine for totally exciting horseback riding in the exceptional setting of the Esterel mountain range.

Information : +33(0)6 86 73 64 24 – +33(0)7 60 38 22 23

VINEYARDS AND WINES

Grown in the Alpes-Maritimes in the foothills of the Esterel, associated with Mediterranean climate and maritime influences, the Barbossi Domaine wines derive their character from the richness and diversity of its soils. The bedrock of the vineyard, Rhyolite, which gives the red colour to the Esterel, the clay and sandy loam soils and the use of excellent grape varieties (Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Rolle, Chardonnay and Muscat Petit Grain, Clairette) are the ingredients of our high quality wines, full bodied and fruity.

Aged 1 to 35 years and grown exclusively in the traditional method, the vines spread out over 10 hectares. With excellent sunshine which allows the grapes to be rich in sugar, in the proximity of the sea and typical Esterel vegetation that bring freshness and acidity, the Barbossi Domaine offers reds, rosés and whites reflecting the personality of this unique site.

Find our Wines in our restaurants :

– Restaurant Gastronomique l’Oasis, 6 rue Jean Honoré Carle, 06210 Mandelieu La Napoule
– Bistrot de l’Oasis, 26 avenue Henri Clews, 06210 Mandelieu La Napoule
– Restaurant Le Riviera, 802 avenue des Amazones, 06210 Mandelieu La Napoule

And in different points of sale :

– Pro Shop du Riviera Golf de Barbossi: 04.92.97.49.49 – 802 avenue des Amazones, 06240 Mandelieu-La-Napoule
– La Vinothèque: 04 93 47 89 95 – 6 avenue Michel Jourdan, 06150 Cannes, La Bocca
– Cave Vallauri: 04 93 68 10 20 – 10 rue des Halles, 064000 Cannes
– La part des Anges: 09 75 85 25 67 – 17 rue Gubernatis, 06000 Nice

Château de Bellet in Nice

A special history The Barons of Bellet, whose title of nobility was granted in 1777 by the King of the Sardinian states, established their property on the upper part of Nice. This family, originating from Savoie, gave its name to the appellation, which celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2011. Indeed, it is one of the oldest AOCs in France.

Situated on the appellation’s highest parcels, the vines of Chateau de Bellet surround the historic family chapel. Built in homage to Agnes Roissard de Bellet, who passed away at the age of 23, this monument currently houses her statue. It can be seen from miles around and was constructed out of white stones from the former quarry of La Turbie. These are the same stones used to build Monaco’s cathedral, famous casino and oceanographic museum.

The wines of Bellet boast an international and long standing reputation. Thomas Jefferson said that he had enjoyed the “great wine” of Nice, discovered during a visit to the region. This notoriety still exists today, as the highest slopes of the appellation produce some truly top wines. Chateau de Bellet has made an appearance at important events: the Versailles Summit of Heads of State in 1982, the European Summit in Nice in 2000 and the NATO Summit in 2005. More recently,
Chateau de Bellet was served at the royal wedding of Prince Albert of Monaco and Princess Charlene.

Rare grape varietiesBRAQUET, FOLLE NOIRE and ROLLE are the names of the varieties producing the wines at Chateau de Bellet. The Barons of Bellet count among the handful of winegrowing families, who after World War II, replanted old and very characteristic local grape varieties, adapted to this terroir, such as VERMENTINO B bearing the regional name of Rolle and used to make white wines. Or varieties such as BRAQUET N and FUELLA NERA (also known as FOLLE NOIRE), limited to the production of reds and rosés.

At present, ROLLE, associated with the terroirs of Provence, is planted in appellation areas of production. In addition, historic documents about viticulture always link the wines of Bellet to BRAQUET a native grape variety. Indeed, it is called after an old family from Nice. In view of ensuring further aromatic complexity, the vineyard benefits from a third variety, known for its crazy character, hence its name – FOLLE NOIRE.

“ Benefiting from the afternoon sun, the limestone and sulphurous terrain around the hillsides of Nice, produces the best wine. Indeed, the quality known as Bellet is especially renowned. Bellet can be conserved for many years without alteration. Its finesse, as well as its spiritual force, allow it to compete with the most exquisite wines from the south of Europe. ”
Dating back to 1847, these words spoken by a member of the Turin Royal Academy of Sciences, are still valid.

From vines to cellar .Only 20 minutes from the city centre of Nice and the airport, on your visit you will DISCOVER THE VINEYARDS surrounding the Chapel, and then THE WINE CELLAR, built in 2015, which is partially underground and semi-circular in shape.

The cellar was conceived for the reception of the grape by gravity and the ageing of great wines of Château de Bellet in optimal conditions.

The visit ends in the Chapel with an INTIMATE TASTING inside our secret crypt.

WINTER SCHEDULES
From early October to late April,
from Tuesday to Saturday

OPEN FROM 10:30 AM TO 12 PM AND FROM 2 PM TO 5:30 PM
Cellar visit:
2 PM – 3 PM – 4 PM

SUMMER SCHEDULES
From early May to late September,
from Monday to Sunday, including public holidays

OPEN FROM 10:30 AM TO 6:30 PM
Cellar visit:
11 AM – 12 PM – 2 PM – 3 PM – 4 PM – 5 PM

BOOKING RECOMMENDED
by phone: +33 (0)4 93 37 81 57
or by mail: contact@chateaudebellet.com

Location de salles

A personalised welcomeSituated at 300 metres in height in the middle of the vines, the reception hall offers a surface area of 300M² over the barrel cellar in a private environment.

Between the sea and mountains, you will enjoy a VAST TERRACE OF 500M² at the heart of the vineyard, with unique views towards the Alps and the Mediterranean sea.

The reception hall of Château de Bellet welcomes both PROFESSIONAL AND PRIVATE EVENTS.
We invite you to contact us directly for the organization of your project.

QUOTES ON REQUEST

La Verrerie de Biot : 50 years of history

Table art: Biot style

For each glass, a breath. For each creation, a presence and an attention. A tradition that will always be avant-garde.
These are glasses that the glassblower´s breath shaped, as he drew inspiration from the molten substance, applying his skills and attention to create objects that radiate beauty, harmony and pleasure.A secret emotion will always be hiding in tradition. Glasses, jugs, chandeliers, vases: only objects expressing precision and rareness that cannot be repeated or reproduced leave La Verrerie de Biot.

Table pleasure is a major art. It invites, it gratifies and it brings together.
The glasses, jugs and pitchers from La Verrerie de Biot embellish any table enhancing the pleasure of get-togethers over a meal. The products come in all different colours depending on the seasons and the master glassblowers’ mood: Gypsum flower, lime blossom, amethyst, Persian blue, …… for the glasses, the jugs, wine pitchers and bottles.

They can be touched, seen and experienced

A family company: a unique know-how

The glass tradition in Provence dates back thousands of years but in Biot everything began in 1956, the year in which La Verrerie de Biot created the bubble glass, mastering the bubble and imprisoning it between two layers of glass to transform a defect (a bubble) into a feature of quality: bubbled glass

The Lechaczynski family took up the torch of the bubbled glass traditions in 1973 and today is still carrying the standard of art crafts high now.

The soul of Biot glasses resides in their bubbles, each glass is unique.

For each bubble, a secret, a breath, a tradition.

The”Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (Living Heritage Enterprise) label was created on 2 August 2005 by article 23 of the law in favor of the enterprises to promote the development of firms in possession of an”economic heritage, composed, in particular, of renowned or ancestral,exceptional know-how, based on the mastery of traditional or highly technical techniques and limited to a specific geographic area”.

The label is intended, in particular, to highlight the value of firm sunderpinning French economic and cultural identity and to promote their renown nationally and internationally.

To be awarded this label, firms must meet each of the following criteria:
Be in possession of a specific economic heritage.
Be in possession of an exceptional know-how based on the mastery of traditional or highly technical techniques.

Benefit from wide renown or to have been established in a specific geographic area for many years.

La Verrerie de Biot is very proud of this label that rewards her know-how and unique creativity.

A trade of enthusiasts: the glassblowers

Glass does not exist without its master glassblower. Each creation requires special attention, concentration. The master-glassblower is a magician who uses the secrets of earth and fire to create glass!
He is also a craftsman and a great artist: the originality of an approach, an innate sense of volumes and surfaces, and constant creativity.
The “gamins” or apprentice glassblowers are between 16 and 18 years of age when they are hired at La Verrerie de Biot. They then undergo training passing through 7 successive stages or grades becoming master glassblowers at the end of 8 to 10 years. The organisation of the work takes into account the apprenticeship with the ultimate aim that each “gamin” should become a master glassblower. If the latter has the ability and desire to create, to express his artistic talent through glass, everything is done to help him till he is ready to fend for himself.

Not to be missed
The glassblowers’ studio (Free admission)
15 master glassblowers draw the living substance from the fire, blow, create and model unique objects before visitors´ eyes
Since the hall was opened in 1956, the general public has been able to visit it, encouraged to understand the mysteries of glass manufacture in Biot and admire the craftsmen’s know-how.

“The master glassblowers in La Verrerie de Biot are proud to demonstrate their know-how and pass it on to the “gamins” apprentices,” explains Anne Lechaczynski

A renowned tourist site

Biot, a medieval jewel perched against a backdrop of verdant countryside, is ideally located between Nice and Cannes. It has managed to protect a quality of life and an identity linked to its history and art craft. The arrival of artists such as Fernand Léger, whose museum stands at the foot of the village, and the installation of La Verrerie de Biot, have brought in new creative energy that can be felt in the numerous art and craft workshops in Biot.
The extension of the Sophia Antipolis technology park is today giving a new face to a town that is determinedly turned towards the future. Located in Biot, just a few kilometres from Antibes, La Verrerie de Biot is a true tourist site and groups several key points of interest:

– the glassblowers’ studio,
– Biot Glass Ecomuseum,
– the great showroom,
– The Galerie Internationale du Verre,
– a decoration shop
– a restaurant.

Each year La Verrerie de Biot receives close to 700 000 visitors. Alone, with their families or in a group, they all want one thing: to discover the unique know-how and tradition of La Verrerie de Biot.

Opening hours :

SUMMER
Daily : from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm non stop
Sundays and public holidays : from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm

WINTER
Daily : from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm non stop
Sundays and public holidays : from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm to 6 pm

CLOSED
December 25 and January 1st
ANNUAL CLOSING from January 15 thru January 27 included

Perfume Museum “GALIMARD” in Grasse

Jean de GALIMARD lived in GRASSE in 1747 where he created PARFUMERIE GALIMARD.
Founder of the corporation of Glovemakers and Perfumers, Jean supplied the court of Louis, the well-beloved, King of France, with olive oil, pomades and perfumes from which he developed the first formulas. Since perfume was used to scent the fashionable gloves, the industries literally grew together hand in hand.

Jean de Galimard was Lord of SERANON and related to the Count of Thorenc. For over 266 years, PARFUMERIE GALIMARD has been following the same traditions as its renowned founder and currently uses the very processes which made its name famous.

As in the past, our source is the natural resources of Grasse: jasmine, rose, lavender, orange flower, and tuberose…… all from which we obtain our rich scents. Only the use of traditional methods can guarantee the materials incomparable fine quality.

We invite you to discover the secrets of perfume and the traditional processes of making it during a free guided visit of our factory in GRASSE and our branch in EZE-VILLAGE.

Free guided tours – 365 days a year

Visit the traditional factory in the world’s capital of perfume where under the guidance of our hostesses, you’ll discover the magnificent collection of museum pieces as well as the antique production equipment.
The visit will lead you through the laboratory and the conditioning room where the origins of perfume can be traced. A thorough explanation of the extraction methods of aromatic raw materials, flowers, plants, and aromatic woods is given.
You will also discover the work place or organ of the composer of perfumes, called the Nose, and some of his or her secrets will be revealed to you.

Finally, you will have the opportunity to visit the shop where our quality product line with a wide selection of gifts and samples will be offered at factory prices. Select from perfumes and eau de toilettes, eau de colognes, soaps, cosmetics, sachets, bath products and more.

The establishment is open daily. Guided visits are available for groups or individuals, in all major European languages (please note they offer visits in Russian and Chinese).

OPENING HOURS :

Monday to Sunday, including public holidays

October to March included : 9:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00 (visits from 9:00 to 11:15 and 14:00 to 17:15)

April to June – September : 9:00 to 18:00 (visits from 9:00 to 17:15)

July – August : 9:00 to 18:30 (visits from 9:00 to 17:45)

LA SOURCE PARFUMÉE

Come and discover the ancient process of extraction

GOURDON, a charming village in the mountains of Grasse, is built like an eagle’s nest on a mountain spur with a splendid view over the Coast.

Here Parfumerie Galimard invites you to its old Distillery of La Source Parfumée.

This is the location where they treat alpine flowers taken from the heart of nature and obtain the finest essences like lavender, orange tree, genista, and thyme.

Free tour of the distillery.

Free tour of the candle making workshop. The candles are decorated with dried flowers picked from our fields.

Flower fields of the Source parfumée

You can also discover the enchantment of the vast lavender and flower fields, with a magnificent view over the gorges of the river Loup.

Free admission.

All products are sold at factory prices.

PERSONAL PERFUME CREATION WORKSHOP IN GRASSE

Create your own perfume at “Le Studio des Fragrances”.Galimard recently opened the door to the Mysterious Art of Parfum which had always been closed to the public. Experience the magic of the parfum creation with the experts.
You have no doubt dreamed of the day you would find your own personal fragrance. One scent that is exclusively your signature brand. The scents and smells that will remind you of fond memories like people, places and things which seduced you or continue to seduce you. A scent uniquely “you “, one that will distinguish you and your personal fashion or style.In our “Studio des Fragrances “, our “Nose ” will transform you into a creator of perfume.

Galimard has been the pioneer and recognized leader in this art since launching its first Studio des Fragrances in 1997.

You will discover the different base products and techniques combined to create your own personal fragrance using over 127 notes.
Our nose will explain to you the architecture of a good perfume, that is Top Note (peak note), Middle Note (heart note), and Base Note (fond note). The experts will evaluate your unique olfactory sensitivities and explain the classifications of the large families of scents along with their typical components. Then, he or she will conclude by describing the basic principles of achieving a harmonious, round formula.
You will then be free to execute your concept and follow your imagination for your own perfume. You will be able to choose to create a fragrance for Women, Men, or unisex.

Then, you will take your creation home in a personalized perfume bottle with the name you have chosen for your design.
Each of these newly created perfumes or formulas will be kept on file for you to re-order. Please ask about creating a layered line of personalized products such as body cream and shower gel.
The “Studio des Fragrances” is open every day by appointment.
Workshop start at 10:00, 14:00 and 16:00.
-Duration : approximately 2 hours
– Assistance in English, German, Italian, Japanese, Finnish, Swedish

The workshops are open to all, and are accessible to children over 8 years old.

For children, the presence of an adult is recommended, as a creator (at a nearby organ) or as an accompanying person.
All necessary equipment is provided.

Individuals :

Capacity : 1 to 30 people per session

Workshop price : 53€ per person (100ml Eau de Parfum included)

(child under 16 : 43€)

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