Discover Poil and find hotels

Poil lies on the foothills of Mont Beuvray. The commune brings together a church with features from different centuries, striking evidence of its granite heritage, and a potato tradition celebrated every year in August. If you are looking for a hotel in Poil, these themes can help you see the place in a new light: decide whether you are particularly interested in architectural history, the landscape, local traditions or an annual festival.

Church, historic buildings and archaeological traces

The Church of Saint-Romain brings together several building phases. The apse, chancel and bell tower date back to the 12th century. The chapels were built in the 16th century and, together with the rest of the building, form a Latin-cross ground plan. The sequence of construction distinguishes the older surviving features from the later chapels; in the ground plan, however, they are part of a unified design.

The Manoir de Concley in Conclay is an 18th-century manor house, remodeled in the 19th century. It is not open to visitors. As visiting conditions may change, check them before making specific plans.

The fortified house of Montantaume is defined by a motte and the ruins of a tower. Numerous ancient objects have been unearthed at the Quart du Bois archaeological site. These archaeological finds add a distinct dimension to the history of the buildings.

The Statue de la Vierge stands on a crenellated stone tower in a meadow on elevated ground. It is made of white metal and has open hands. According to local tradition, the statue was meant to protect against thunderstorms.

Granite and landscape around Mont Beuvray

A striking natural and cultural feature is the granite boulder known as the Pierre du Bois Mousseau. It is 5 m long, 3 m wide and 2.50 m high. Its upper surface has basins and cup marks: alongside its dimensions, these features also shape the description of the boulder.

Access conditions are important when planning a visit: the path to the Pierre du Bois Mousseau runs through private woodland, and the granite boulder cannot be reached by car. As access conditions may change, check the situation before visiting.

Fête de la Treuffe and regional cuisine

Poil holds the Fête de la Treuffe every year in August. The festival celebrates the potato, which has long been one of the region’s staple foods. It includes a flea market, a contest for the largest potato and various performances. Check the local dates and programme for the year of your trip.

The Auberge de Poil bases its cuisine on the seasons and the producers in the surrounding area. It presents its terroir in the form of a single menu. This gives the auberge a different culinary focus from the potato festival: here, the emphasis is on seasonal cuisine rooted in local producers. As menus may change, check the current offering before visiting.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Léger-de-Fougeret, Ruages, Sermoise, Saint-Révérien, Millay, Couloutre, Blismes, Narcy

For the overview of the wider region: Nièvre.