Poil, Nièvre - Château de Pierrefite

Château de Pierrefite is a manor house in Poil, located within the Nièvre department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. The building displays the traditional architecture of its era with stone construction, regular window and door openings arranged in a classical manner.

The manor originated as part of the early settlement pattern in an area that would later form the modern commune of Poil. The location underwent several administrative changes over centuries, including periods of consolidation and separation with neighboring territories.

The château sits in a region where local life centers on farming traditions that shape the rural character of the area. These practices remain woven into the daily rhythm of the community.

The building sits in a rural setting surrounded by open fields and residential areas with a quiet, spacious feel. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when the architecture and surrounding landscape are clearly visible.

The building was recorded in the French cultural heritage inventory, where it was documented with photographs of its front facade. These records serve to preserve an image of the exterior for future generations.

Location: Poil

GPS coordinates: 46.89462,4.03008

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:20