The historical origin of Exilles, from the place-name Excingomagus "Excingo’s field", is Celtic and its geographical position is always been considered strategic especially from the military point of view: indeed Exilles is placed along one of the main routes used from prehistory.
Even if the history of this old village is strictly connected with the events of the majestic fort [*] towering above, Exilles has a remarkable historic centre.The medieval structure, the “Ricetto”, is still identifiable in spite of a devastating fire at the end of 1500.

Beyond the historic centre, with its lanes and its long dark porches, are to be noted the parish church (late Gothic) with its bell tower (late Romanesque), the original washtubs (“bachà”) and the nearby hamlets of Cels, Deveis, S.Colombano, Champbons, Sapè and Grange della Valle.

Clever and significant the initiative of placing the information about the past business next to the main door.

[*] see the next special: Exilles Fort

For more info:
wikipedia: Exilles