Dole

Dole

Dole is a commune and subprefecture in the Jura department of eastern France’s Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, located along the Doubs River. Before the reign of Louis XIV, it served as the regional capital and today is the largest town in the Jura department.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Dole, founded in 1821, is an outstanding example of 18th-century military architecture in the Franche-Comté region, featuring three exhibition areas dedicated to archaeology, ancient art, and modern art. The old town of Dole is also worth exploring, with its narrow, winding streets, historic houses from the 15th to 18th centuries, small squares, and hexagonal towers that together create a delightful area for strolling. Other highlights include Notre-Dame Church with its 16th-century bell tower, a modern church in a rustic style, the lively Market Square, and the Maison de Louis Pasteur, the museum dedicated to the home of the famed French microbiologist.

Dole, Jura

Must-visit reason: The largest town in France’s Jura department

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: France[France]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Franche-Comté Region [Franche-Comté Region]

City where the attraction is located: Dole [Dole]