True to the traditions and creativity of the French Riviera - both cosmopolitan and Provençal - artists and craftsmen and women reveal the full scope of their talent in many towns and villages in the region. The best known are Biot, Vallauris and Tourrettes-sur-Loup. Visit their studios and workshops, discover the special talents of each one and enjoy the real pleasure of meeting these craftsmen with golden hands.
Biot: the art of glassmaking
For centuries, Biot was synonymous with pottery (particularly huge pots). Since 1956, under the impetus of Eloi Monod who revived the ancestral tradition of glass blowing, the village has been famous for its glass and master glass blowers.
The pottery tradition in Vallauris dates back to the beginning of our era. Obviously great changes have occurred since those early times, yet craftsmanship in the village continues to focus on this decorative art. Picasso, Jean Marais and many other artists were passionate about ceramics.
