Sanctuaire de la Madone-D'Utelle

Around the year 850, a Spanish vessel approached the coast of Provence. On reaching the mouth of the Var, the crew were surprised by a terrible storm. They prayed to the gods to save them, and vowed to build an oratory dedicated to the Virgin Mary if they survived. Mary appeared and showed them a mountain which dominated all the valleys in the region. The powerful Mother of God has saved them. Faithful to their promise, they erected a “Pylon” in commemoration. Later, the "Pylon" was expanded...