Sainte-Marie-de-Cuines
A community guide to Sainte-Marie-de-Cuines in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, la France.
- Population
- 626 residents
- Region
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Country
- la France
- Coordinates
- 45.3382, 6.3043
Geography and location
Sainte-Marie-de-Cuines sits at approximate coordinates 45.3382 latitude and 6.3043 longitude within Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The terrain and natural features around Sainte-Marie-de-Cuines reflect those typical of its part of la France, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes road network providing the principal routes in and out.
History
The history of Sainte-Marie-de-Cuines is bound up with the broader story of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across la France, Sainte-Marie-de-Cuines has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Economy and services
The economy of Sainte-Marie-de-Cuines reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and la France. Businesses based in Sainte-Marie-de-Cuines draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.