Reuil

Reuil is a toponym used in France for several communes and localities. The exact number and boundaries of places named Reuil have varied over time due to administrative changes and mergers.

The etymology of the name is not definitively established. Toponyms like Reuil are common in northern and eastern France and may derive from old terms related to water, woodland, or fields, though no single explanation applies to all instances.

In terms of geography, places bearing the name Reuil are typically small rural communes or hamlets. They are usually situated in agricultural regions and may lie near rivers or streams, a feature that is often reflected in toponyms of this type.

Administratively, each location named Reuil is a separate parish or commune with its own local government. Many are part of broader intercommunal structures that enable shared public services and planning.

Demographically, populations in places named Reuil are generally modest, with individual communes ranging from a few hundred to several thousand inhabitants.

Notable features vary by location. Because there are multiple Reuils, there is no single landmark or site that defines the name; individual communes may have parish churches, town halls, or historical monuments relevant to their local history.

See also: be careful not to confuse Reuil with similarly named places such as Rueil or compounded forms like Le Reuil, which refer to different localities with distinct histories. References for current listings can be found in geographic dictionaries and INSEE records.