Coordinates: 47°05′35″N 5°29′26″E / 47.09306°N 5.49056°E / 47.09306; 5.49056
Dole is a commune in the Jura department in Franche-Comté in eastern France, of which it is a sub-prefecture.
[edit] History
Dole was the capital of Franche-Comté until Louis XIV conquered the region; he shifted the parlement from Dole to Besançon. The university, founded by Philip the Good of Burgundy in 1422, was also transferred to Besançon at that time.
[edit] Geography
Dole is located on the Doubs River. The commune has a land area of 38.38 km² (14.82 sq mi).
[edit] Demographics
As of the census of 1999, the population was 24,949.
The estimation for 2005 was 23,900.
It is the largest commune in Jura, although the préfecture (capital) resides in the commune of Lons-le-Saunier.
[edit] Miscellaneous
Dole was the birthplace of Louis Pasteur (1822-1895), microbiologist and chemist; as well as the birthplace of Marie Émile Antoine Béthouart (17 December 1889 – 17 October 1982), soldier.
The 1995 film, Happiness Is in the Field, was set in Dole.
[edit] Museums
The Museum of Fine Arts, Dole founded in 1821, is located in the House of the Officers, an example of military architecture of Franche-Comté at the 18th century.
[edit] Twin towns
Dole is sister city to the following cities in two countries:
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] External links
Dole Basilica:
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