Explore Marie with the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau
Marie, whose name first appears in 1066, is a medieval hilltop village that has retained all its authenticity.
In the Tinée Valley, it’s a holiday destination with a focus on nature. A visit here offers a panoramic view of more than 180 degrees over the valley from Mont Vial to the Haute Tinée.
To be seen
Heritage
Saint-Pons Church
Its sloping ground and misaligned axis suggest that it dates back at least to the 14th century. It houses the village’s masterpiece: a statue of the Virgin sculpted in Genoa, transported by boat to Nice and then brought to the village on men’s backs in 1777.
Sights :
- The pre-16th-century church, which houses two paintings by Nice painter Giovanni Rocca dating from 1644, a statue of the Virgin Mary and a 14th-century processional cross.
- The feudal gateway and the castle.
- The bread oven and oil mill.
