Poil, commune in Nièvre, France
Poil is a small village in the Nièvre department located on the southern slopes of Mont Beuvray within the Morvan massif. It features scattered houses, quiet lanes, and is surrounded by forests and small streams that give the place a natural character.
Poil was occupied during antiquity as shown by Gallo-Roman archaeological finds in the area. During the medieval period, the location held strategic importance with fortified structures, whose remains are still visible in the landscape today.
The name Poil derives from occitan roots connected to traditional craftsmanship and textiles common in the Morvan region. The village keeps this heritage alive through its small community that maintains rural practices and celebrates local traditions like the annual potato festival with locals and visitors.
The village has no restaurants, shops, or services on site, so visitors should provision in nearby towns. The area is easily explored on foot with marked walking trails winding through forests and meadows.
The 12th century Romanesque church of Saint-Romain stands in the village but requires visitors to ask neighbors for keys to enter. This detail preserves the intimate connection between the building and the local community that maintains it today.
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