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The church Notre-Dame-de-la-Mer de Cros-de-Cagnes is a religious monument located in the commune of Cagnes-sur-Mer. Although its name evokes maritime devotion, the available sources do not specify its exact origin or the circumstances of its foundation. Its name suggests a link to local activities, probably related to fisheries or trade in the Mediterranean.

In the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, coastal churches like Notre-Dame-de-la-Mer often played a central role in community life. They served as a place of worship, but also as a landmark for sailors and a symbol of protection for the inhabitants. Local populations then lived mainly in fisheries, agriculture and maritime trade, in a context marked by Mediterranean cultural influences.