Saint-Laurent-D'oingt offers several distinct points of interest to help you plan your stay: religious heritage, activities on foot or by bike, and wine. Two religious buildings with different features stand out in particular. The Chapelle de Saint-Laurent-d'Oingt combines its location on Mont-Joli with a significant collection of ex-votos; the Eglise de Saint Laurent d'Oingt is notable for its layout and historic construction features. Activities also vary in terms of how you get around, route length and content. You can therefore plan your stay around the theme that interests you most.

Chapel on Mont-Joli

The Chapelle de Saint-Laurent-d'Oingt is located on Mont-Joli beside the cemetery dating from 1848. Its location makes the village on the hillside visible from far away. Inside, the chapel houses a significant collection of ex-votos. The Chapelle de St Laurent d'Oingt was founded on December 8, 1858, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Its location, collection and precisely dated founding offer three different perspectives on the same building.

Architecture and features of the Eglise

The Eglise de Saint Laurent d'Oingt consists of three vaulted naves with side chapels. It also has a 15th-century holy water font, which is listed in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments. The layout describes the building as a whole, while the font highlights a single feature. Those interested in church architecture can thus distinguish between the overall form and a detail. The Eglise also has an old porch, known in Beaujolais as a “galonnière.” It probably dates from the 14th or 15th century; later alterations to the porch are possible. The regional term adds another architectural feature to the building's layout.

Hiking or cycling

The Randoland Trail combines a 4.3 km hike along village paths with a treasure hunt to discover the heritage. The Route des Seigneurs is a 47 km self-guided cycling tour featuring panoramic views, vineyards and historic buildings. These offer two distinct ways to choose: a shorter hike with a treasure hunt and a longer bike tour with scenic and historic highlights. Check the Randoland Trail route details before your trip. Booking and operating conditions for the Route des Seigneurs may change; check them before planning.

Wine at the Caveau

The Caveau de Saint Laurent d'Oingt, run by the Vignerons des Pierres Dorées, offers visitors the chance to discover its products, taste wines and make purchases. This adds a dedicated wine focus to the religious and active discoveries. If you would also like to include a wine tasting in your plans, you can consider this as a separate point of interest. Opening arrangements may change; check them before visiting.

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