Sanctuaire de la Madone d'Utelle, Marian sanctuary on Mont Utelle, France
The religious complex stands at an elevation of 1180 meters, offering views extending from the Mediterranean Sea to the Southern Alps mountain range.
Spanish sailors constructed the first chapel around 850 after the Virgin Mary guided them to safety during a fierce storm near the Var River.
The sanctuary features a statue depicting the Assumption of Mary, showing her ascending to heaven supported by angels within a halo of twelve stars.
Visitors can reach the sanctuary through a 15-kilometer road from Saint-Jean la Rivière, with an average gradient of 5.8 percent through olive groves.
Small star-shaped stones found around the sanctuary site are identified by scientists as marine fossils from ancient geological formations.
Location: Utelle
Website: http://madonedutelle.com
GPS coordinates: 43.91138,7.23144
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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