Biot et les Templiers
The largest medieval festival on the French Riviera
About Biot Templiers
Biot et les Templiers is a major medieval event that transforms the village of Biot into a 13th-century city each year. For three days, over 500 knights and troubadours from 14 European countries take over the heart of the village for camp reenactments, equestrian tournaments, battles, falconry shows, medieval crafts, and period music. Free and open to all, the event has attracted over 100,000 visitors per edition since its relaunch in 2023.
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A Journey to the Heart of the 13th Century
Biot et les Templiers has, in just a few editions, become one of the largest medieval events in France and the biggest on the French Riviera. Every spring, the village of Biot (Alpes-Maritimes) transforms into a medieval city in the time of the Templars, offering visitors a total immersion into the world of the 13th century.
The Village of Biot, Land of the Templars
The choice of Biot is no accident: the village has an authentic historical connection with the Order of the Templars. The old castle of Biot, located between Place des Arcades and Place de l'Église, housed a Templar commandery. It is around this heritage that the event is structured, transforming the village's alleys, squares, and gardens into a vast historical reenactment site.
A Spectacular Program
For three days, over 500 knights, troubadours, and artisans from 14 European countries take over the village. The program includes medieval camp reenactments, equestrian tournaments, knight battles, falconry shows, medieval craft workshops (blacksmithing, pottery, stone carving, illumination), medieval music, and activities for the whole family. The 2025 edition, themed 'The Art of Chivalry,' introduced four significant new features and set a record with 110,000 visitors.
A Free and Family-Friendly Event
One of the strengths of Biot et les Templiers is its complete freeness. Supported by the City of Biot, the event is accessible to everyone, with no tickets to buy. Families can enjoy dedicated activity zones for children, with participatory workshops, archery introductions, puppet shows, and medieval storytelling.
A Recent History but Rapid Growth
After an initial period in 2014, the event was relaunched in 2023 by the City of Biot with renewed ambition. The 2023 and 2024 editions brought together over 200,000 visitors in total, confirming the success of this relaunch. The 2026 edition, taking place from April 10th to 12th, will be an exceptional anniversary edition to celebrate the event's 10th anniversary.
Biot Templiers — edition 2026
Exceptional anniversary edition of Biot et les Templiers (10th edition). The largest medieval event on the French Riviera returns from April 10th to 12th, 2026, in the village of Biot.
Prices Biot Templiers 2026
Practical information — Biot Templiers
Access
The event takes place in the village of Biot, between Place des Arcades and Place de l'Église.
- By car: A8 motorway, Biot/Antibes exit. Free shuttle buses are provided from the park-and-ride lots.
- By bus: Envibus network, line serving Biot village.
Prices
Free entry for all three days. Paid medieval catering on site.
Hours
From 10 am to 10 pm depending on the day. Detailed program available on the official website.
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Village de Biot
Place des Arcades, 06410 Biot