Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines

Few towns in Grand Est have a history as closely tied to silver mining as Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines. Set in the Val d’Argent, in a Vosges Mountains valley crossed by the Lièpvrette, it grew around deposits worked intensively from the 16th century. Mining galleries, heritage sites and the valley’s terrain preserve that industrial past. The town is also internationally known for Mineral & Gem, an annual gathering for mineral, gem and jewellery specialists. Its centre provides a starting point for following the valley’s mining story and exploring the wooded Vosges. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines and Grand Est.

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