Collégiale Notre-Dame de Dole
Large 16th-century church whose 73 m bell tower dominates the town and can be climbed.
Dole, France
Dole: airports, things to do and where to stay
Dole, on the banks of the Doubs, was once the capital of Franche-Comté and is the birthplace of Louis Pasteur. Its old town, dominated by the collegiate church, is best explored on foot along canals and stone houses.
Dole airports
From the airport to central Dole
Dole-Jura airport is about 7 km from central Dole.
Bus Grand Dole línea 2
Links Dole train station with Tavaux. Get off at the Tavaux Kennedy stop, about a 10-minute walk from the terminal.
Taxi
Best booked in advance by phone. The ride to central Dole takes about 15 min.
Dole
Things to do in Dole
Maison natale de Louis Pasteur
The house where the scientist was born in 1822, beside the Tanners' Canal, now a museum.
Canal des Tanneurs
Picturesque canal lined with old tanners' houses, one of the most photographed spots in Dole.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Dole?
Dole is served by Dole-Jura (DLE).
How far is the airport from central Dole?
Dole-Jura airport is about 7 km from central Dole.
How do I get from the airport to central Dole?
From Dole-Jura airport you can take Bus Grand Dole línea 2 (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Dole?
Highlights of Dole include Collégiale Notre-Dame de Dole, Maison natale de Louis Pasteur, and Canal des Tanneurs.
Photo credits
- Collégiale Notre-Dame de Dole: Celeda, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Maison natale de Louis Pasteur: Paul Hermans, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Canal des Tanneurs: Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons