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| Sainte Marie-aux-Mines | |
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| Information | |
| Country |  France |
|---|---|
| Area | 45,23 km² |
| Population | 5 072 hab. () |
| Density | 112,14 inhab./km² |
| Postal code | 68160 |
| Location | |
 48 ° 14 ′ 48 ″ N 7 ° 11 ′ 2 ″ E | |
| Official site | |
Sainte Marie-aux-Mines in the Val d'Argent is located in the heart ofAlsace, in the Regional Natural Park of Ballons des Vosges, very close to the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle and the wine route and at the start of the crest route.
Understand
Immerse yourself in the heart of its history, discover the architectural riches of the valley, visit the Maison de Pays (mining, mineralogical and textile museums), the school museum, the old 16th century silver mines and the sawmill- Vincent museum.
Take advantage of the many activities throughout the year and experience major events such as Mineral & Gem - Bourse Internationale des Minéraux, the Carrefour Européen du Patchwork, the Music and Cinema Festival 'C'est dans la Vallée', the Festival aux Chandelles and the Fashion & Fabrics event.
Explore this verdant region full of charms which invites you to bucolic and gastronomic moments, recharge your batteries in this magnificent mountainous landscape through hikes, on horseback or by bike that will take you to farm inns and relax through activities such as swimming, fishing, tennis, cycle touring, caving, cross-country skiing or downhill skiing, snowshoeing,… Take a trip to the heart of this little silver corner…
- Val d'Argent Tourist Office ,
33 3 89 58 80 50, e-mail : [email protected]
To go
By train
From Strasbourg or Mulhouse: take the train to Sélestat, then the bus TER as far as Sainte Marie-aux-Mines. Timetables are available on www.ter-sncf.com/alsace
From Sélestat or St Dié: bus TER from SNCF stations
For more information :www.ter-sncf.com/alsace Where sncf.com
By car
Highway A35 towards Mulhouse or Strasbourg, exit 17, RN59 towards Ste Marie aux Mines. RN59 towards St Dié, then via the Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines pass.
By plane
Airport Strasbourg-Entzheim
4 options:
- Take the train at Entzheim station (at 05 min walk from the airport) to reach Strasbourg station, link to Sélestat then bus TER towards Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines.
- Take a shuttle bus from the airport to the Baggersee tram station then reach the station and take the train to Sélestat then the bus TER to Ste Marie aux Mines.
- Car rental at the airport (for the journey, see section of the airport website airport information - access and maps').
- Take a cab
Basel-Mulhouse Airport
3 options:
- Take the shuttle bus from the airport to Mulhouse station, then the train to Sélestat, then * Car rental at the airport (for the journey, see section of the euroairport website 'travelers, visitors - from and to the airport)
- Take a cab
Circulate
To see
- 1 Church of Saint-Pierre-sur-l'Hâte (in the hamlet of Echéry) –
Church of XVe and XVIe centuries become a Protestant temple. It is still today a “simultaneous church”.
Do
To buy
Eat
Have a drink / Go out
Housing
Rooms in hotels or in private homes, furnished tourist accommodation and camping pitches are still available in Val d'Argent.
