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iot has been classified as a health resort since
1921. A belvedere the "Dog's Head" hangs out
over the coast providing a view from Italy to the Var.
Its three kilometers of coastline have attracted many
famous people amongst whom are the Prince of Wales,
the Czarevitch, the Lumi–re brothers, Greta Garbo, Sacha
Guirty, Apollinaire, and Cocteau.
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Activities:
Beaches, fishing, nautical center, scuba diving, yachting,
climbing, tennis, mountain biking, hiking. Theater,
concerts, exhibitions, media library, Promenade Parc
Sacha Guitry. Shady walking trails. The coastal trail
and the calanques, climbing at Barres de la Loubi–re,
outings on the cave trail, Roman trail, Eden trail.
Entertainment and festivals from May to November. Concerts
of religious music and classical music. Evening theater.
Regattas. Festival of the Sea. Dances. Antiques. Beer
festival.
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Biot
has the right to raise the Pavillon Bleu due to the
feanliness of the sea water there. The beaches along
the cliffs are rich in underwater life, both plants
and animals. The port of Biot spreads out over
47,000m2 of water and can give mooring to 253 boats
What
to see: Saracen tower. Chateau de L'Ermitage. 19thc.
Lumi–re manoir.
Accommodation:
5 hotels. 1 tourist residence. 1 vacation center. 17
restaurants.
Neighbouring
villages : Beaulieu
(11km), Beausoleil (5km), Eze
(5km).
How
to get there: Between Nice
and Monaco. Highway A8
exit from Nice onto route
N7 (Moyenne Corniche). Train station. Bus station. |
