Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines Facts for Kids

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Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines

Commune

Church of Saint Louis

Coat of arms

Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines

Location in France

Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines

Location in Grand Est

Country

Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines

Intercommunality

CC du Val d'Argent

Area

45.23 km² (17.46 sq mi)

Population

(2014)

5,129

• Density

113.398/km² (293.70/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+01:00 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+02:00 (CEST)

INSEE/Postal code

68298 /68160

Elevation

326–1,210 m (1,070–3,970 ft)
(avg. 375 m or 1,230 ft)

¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines is a lovely town in France.

Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines is a small town, also known as a commune, located in eastern France. It is part of the Haut-Rhin department. In 2015, about 5,136 people lived there. This town is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and a rich history, especially related to mining.

Exploring the Geography
- The Val d'Argent Valley
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Exploring the Geography

Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines is nestled within the Vosges Mountains. These mountains are a famous range in eastern France.

The Val d'Argent Valley

The valley where Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines is found is called the Val d'Argent. This name means "Silver Valley." It's a special place because it includes five different towns. These towns are Aubure, Lièpvre, Rombach-le-Franc, and Sainte-Croix-aux-Mines.