Auris, Mountain commune in Isère, France
Auris is a mountain commune in the French Alps in Isère located at 1,293 meters (4,242 feet) elevation. The landscape is shaped by alpine forests and meadows that spread across the roughly 1,321-hectare municipal area.
The settlement first appears in records from 1076 and is named after Saint Julian, its patron saint. This early mention shows the area was already inhabited and organized religiously during the medieval period.
The parish church shows regional architectural features from medieval times and reflects the faith of mountain dwellers. Visitors can see the simple design that mirrors life in the Alps.
The village is reached via narrow mountain roads and requires good preparation for winter visits due to possible snowfall. Visitors should bring warm clothing and sturdy shoes since the terrain at this elevation can be challenging.
The place was once larger than it is today: around 780 people lived there in 1851, many of them working as traveling merchants during winter months. This seasonal lifestyle with trading journeys was a typical survival strategy in alpine villages of that era.
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