Exilles

This small mountain community in Italy’s northwest region offers a genuinely quiet retirement setting with a population of just 243 residents. If you value peace and a close-knit atmosphere over urban convenience, Exilles delivers that in abundance.

The town’s intimate scale means you’ll quickly become familiar with your neighbors and local routines. However, there are practical considerations worth understanding before moving here. There is no train station in Exilles, so you’ll need reliable access to a car for travel beyond the immediate area. This is particularly important for reaching larger towns with more extensive services and amenities.

Healthcare access requires advance planning. While medical care is available, there is no confirmed English-speaking GP based in the town itself. This means you may need to arrange consultations with doctors who don’t speak English, or travel to larger nearby towns for English-language medical services. Given that healthcare becomes increasingly important as we age, you should investigate these options thoroughly before committing to a move.

Exilles suits retirees who embrace a genuinely rural lifestyle, have solid practical arrangements in place for transportation and healthcare, and genuinely prefer isolation and simplicity over accessibility and variety. It’s not a town for those who value convenience, but for those seeking authentic Italian village life, it offers that experience authentically.