{"id":10724,"date":"2026-05-26T21:11:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T21:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itourcostaazzurra.it\/the-glass-of-biot\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T14:44:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T14:44:20","slug":"the-glass-of-biot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itourcostaazzurra.it\/en\/the-glass-of-biot\/","title":{"rendered":"The glass of Biot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span data-sheets-value=\"{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"La storia della Vetreria di Biot, celebre in tutto il mondo, ebbe inizio nel 1956, grazie all'ingegnere ceramista \u00c9loi Monod e a sua moglie Luce.\"}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{\"2\":12736,\"9\":1,\"10\":1,\"11\":4,\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}\">The history of the world-famous Biot Glassworks began in 1956, thanks to ceramic engineer \u00c9loi Monod and his wife Luce.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span data-sheets-value=\"{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Il lavoro dei Monod ha saputo infondere a un'intera generazione, a cominciare dai loro stessi figli, per poi formare i giovani apprendisti che arrivavano da loro per imparare le tecniche e la magia incandescente del vetro soffiato.\"}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{\"2\":12736,\"9\":1,\"10\":1,\"11\":4,\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}\">The Monods&#8217; work instilled an entire generation, starting with their own children and then training the young apprentices who came to them to learn the techniques and glowing magic of glassblowing.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In Biot, you can visit authentic glassworks, where the famous Biot glass is created. But you can also relive the history of the art of glassmaking, which began with the adventure of \u00c9loi Monod and his students, and discover how the techniques made gave the village its cultural identity. Indeed, since the late 1950s, \u00c9loi Monod perfected the bubble glass technique, also known as &#8220;malfin&#8221; (imperfect), which consists of transforming a defect into quality: trapped on purpose, the bubble becomes an aesthetic asset&#8230; By now, it is these bubbles, expertly crafted, that make the village of Biot famous in the world of blown glass.    <br \/>Constantly evolving, the art of glassmaking is also a source of inspiration for events that allow Biot to pay tribute to the talent of its artisans. Whether local, national, or international in scope, the events that bring the village to life highlight the art and technique of Biot&#8217;s glassworks while offering the public the chance to discover the precision and aesthetics of glassmaking. One event not to be missed is the Biot International Glass Festival, an opportunity to discover the creations of French and international master glassmakers. 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