Gîtes in Dole

Discover Dole during your stay in the Jura in Burgundy-Franche-Comté

Dole, also known as the Little Venice of the Jura is a commune located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. It is classified as a Town of Art and History. This charming town in the Jura region, bordered by the River Jura, is listed as a Town of Art and History. Jura, bordered by the River Jura. Doubs, was the capital of the Franche-Comté until 1678. The town centre has retained its architectural heritage. Many chefs have chosen Dole to open their restaurants, making it a gastronomic city that has hosted the Week-end Gourmand du Chat Perché every end of September since 2014. This weekend is an opportunity to discover local produce. To discover the town of Dole, book a Clévacances gîte and follow the Chat Perché trail during your holiday, which refers to Marcel Aymé, who spent his childhood in Dole. During your week's holiday, you'll be able to admire the facades and statues as well as the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame, with its 75-metre bell tower. Dole is also home to Louis Pasteur's birthplace, on the banks of the Canal des Tanneurs. Upstairs, there is a museum exhibiting his major discoveries, from crystallography to rabies vaccines, fermentations and animal diseases. Dole is one of the stop-off points on EuroVelo 6, allowing you to visit not only Dole but also the surrounding area, such as Rochefort-sur-Nenon and the Chaux forest. Book a nearby gîte and spend a week's holiday visiting this forest, which is renowned for its rich wildlife including deer, wild boar, foxes, badgers and weasels. EuroVelo 6 is one of the 14 routes in the network. Its 3,600 kilometres cross around ten countries and link the Atlantic to the Black Sea.

Activities to do near Dole in the Jura in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Dole, a popular destination for heritage lovers, is a river destination. The small port of Le Prélot, located on the Rhine-Rhône canal, has 30 berths offering lovely views. Since 1990, it has been possible to hire a boat for a stopover during the summer season. It's also possible, during your week's stay, to go green with an electric boat, for those who want to experience river life in an environmentally-friendly way. Located 50 kilometres from Lons-le-Saunier, the prefecture of Jura, Dole is also a charming and attractive town that makes it easy to set off on your holiday to visit other nearby towns such as Arc-et-Senans and 

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