May, 2015 – Megan Miln

Oingt

During a recent day-trip around the Beaujolais region with friends, we stopped in the picturesque village of Oingt. The village was built in the 16th century out of local yellow stone (les pierres dorées), and has been maintained and restored since. Its narrow streets all lead to the chapel and keep on top of a hill, which offer spectacular views across the Beaujolais vineyards.

Narrow streets of Oingt
Narrow streets of Oingt

Oingt is full of little streets and great views

Views across the Beaujolais
Views across the Beaujolais

The keep tower dominates the village
The keep tower dominates the village

All the buildings are built in local stone
All the buildings are built in local stone

The chapel offers a great view
The chapel offers a great view