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The Pilon d'Auron is a monument located in the commune of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, in the Alpes-Maritimes department. This monument, whose exact nature is not specified in the available sources, was inscribed under the title of Historical Monuments by order of 27 January 1928. Today it belongs to the commune and remains a witness to the local heritage.

Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, is a rural commune in the Alpes-Maritimes region. The edicles of this type, often linked to religious, agricultural or commemorative uses, reflect the traditions and needs of local communities throughout the centuries. In this mountainous region, these buildings often served as landmarks or assembly places for the inhabitants, in a context where agriculture and livestock structure daily life.

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