Oingt & Beaujolais Pierres Dorées
Oingt
The 'Land of Golden Stones' about 35 km northwest of Lyon, where golden limestone villages alternate with vineyards and visitors can taste Beaujolais wine.
The southern Beaujolais is known as the 'Pays des Pierres Dorées' (Land of Golden Stones) because its houses are built from golden limestone. Villages are scattered among rolling vineyards, a bit like a little Tuscany. Oingt, the representative village, is one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France'. On its hilltop stand a 13th-century castle tower and a church, and you can climb the tower for views. Wineries nearby offer tastings, and the autumn harvest season is especially atmospheric. Public transport is inconvenient, so driving or joining a Beaujolais wine-tasting day tour from Lyon is recommended.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mur des Canuts
- Ancient Theatres of Fourvière & Lugdunum Museum
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Fresque des Lyonnais
- Jardin du Rosaire
- Musée Gadagne
- Vieux Lyon
- Musée Miniature et Cinéma