Biot May 1st Car Boot Sale - Saint-Philippe

The May 1st Car Boot Sale in the Village of Glassblowers

Biot is a medieval village perched between Antibes and Valbonne, world-renowned for its glassmaking tradition. Every May 1st, the Saint-Philippe district sports plateau hosts a large car boot sale that brings together the inhabitants of Biot and neighboring towns for a day of festive treasure hunting.

Biot, Village of Art and Glass

The tradition of blown glass in Biot dates back to the 1950s, with the creation of the Verrerie de Biot by Eloi Monod. Today, the village is home to numerous glassblowers', potters', and artists' workshops. The Musée national Fernand Léger, below the village, and the art galleries in the historic center make Biot a major cultural destination on the Côte d'Azur.

A Friendly May 1st

The May 1st car boot sale is part of the tradition of public holiday events. Families come to hunt for treasures in a festive atmosphere, children enjoy the green spaces of the sports plateau, and the refreshment stand offers food and drinks. Lily of the valley, a must-have for May 1st, mingles with second-hand items on the sellers' stalls. A moment of village conviviality not to be missed.