Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines

The commune stretches across a V-shaped valley of the Lièpvrette River, flanked by mountains of the Vosges range at elevations from 326 to 1210 meters.

The area's mining activities date back to the 2nd century CE, with official documentation first mentioning the settlement in 1317 due to its mineral resources.

The international Mineral Show draws 900 exhibitors from 60 countries, featuring exhibitions of natural stones, mining products, and geological discoveries.

The municipality provides administrative services at the town hall from Monday through Thursday, with morning hours from 8:00 to 12:00 and afternoon hours from 14:00 to 17:30.

Eddie Slovik, the only United States soldier executed for desertion during World War II, met his fate near this commune on January 31, 1945.

Location: arrondissement of Colmar-Ribeauvillé

Elevation above the sea: 663 m

Shares border with: Lapoutroie, Ribeauvillé, Sainte-Croix-aux-Mines, Aubure, Fréland, Le Bonhomme, Wisembach, Ban-de-Laveline, La Croix-aux-Mines, Gemaingoutte

Phone: +33389583360

Email: contact@ville-saintemarieauxmines.fr

Website: http://saintemarieauxmines.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.24667,7.18389

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46