A Day in Dole: Exploring History and Local Flavours

When you arrive in the city centre, park your car at Parking des Terreaux for the morning.

A captivating museum dedicated to Louis Pasteur, showcasing his birth home and providing insights into his remarkable scientific achievements.
The Musée Pasteur in Dole, France, is a museum dedicated to Louis Pasteur, the scientist famous for his work in microbiology, vaccination, and pasteurization. This historic house has been preserved to recreate the 19th-century atmosphere where Pasteur lived. Inside, you can see his personal belongings, laboratory equipment, and learn about his groundbreaking discoveries that shaped modern medicine. 🗓️ Check the opening hours before your visit.

A historic covered market offering fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and other local specialities.
For a nice break, stroll through the Marché Couvert on your way to lunch. This bustling market hall, established in 1883 but with a trading tradition that spans centuries, is a great spot to pick up gourmet souvenirs like wine, rum, cured meats, biscuits, and cakes. 🗓️ Check the opening hours before your visit.

A restaurant serving delicious French cuisine made in-house, complemented by a charming shaded terrace.
Lunch is only a stone's throw away from the market at Le Gustalin. This restaurant prides itself on simple, generous, and unpretentious cuisine. The menu features dishes such as zucchini cannelloni with fresh goat cheese as a starter, and perch fillets with garlic and parsley as a main. 🗓️ Check the opening hours and book a table in advance.

A historic former settlement of lumberjacks and charcoal burners, with buildings dating back to the 16th century, located near the heart of the Fôret de Chaux forest.
The Forêt de Chaux is the second-largest deciduous forest in France. Near the heart of the forest are Les Baraques du XIV, a small former settlement of lumberjacks and charcoal burners with buildings dating back to the 16th century. Exhibitions at Les Baraques du XIV don't open until 2.30pm, but that gives you time to take a relaxing stroll along the surrounding forest trails. See if you can find the nearby wishing oak. 🅿️ Street parking is available.

Drive back into town and park your car at Place Pointelin while you visit the Museum of Fine Arts.

A museum showcasing Dole's artistic heritage from the Renaissance to the 19th century, complemented by contemporary works that challenge traditional art narratives.
Now take your time at the Museum of Fine Arts, where you'll discover a fascinating exhibition covering art from the 16th to 19th centuries. You'll see a range of artworks including Burgundian and Comtois art, French paintings from the 17th/18th centuries, pieces from the Italian and Nordic schools, and a captivating collection from the 19th century featuring Barbizon school artists. 🗓️ Check the opening hours before your visit.

A three-star hotel in Dole with city and river views, featuring a restaurant, bar, sun terrace, and close to town attractions.
Make your way back across the Doubs river to Au Moulin des Ecorces where you can check into your accommodation. The hotel welcomes you with various amenities, river views, and three-star comfort. 🅿️ On-site parking is available.

A riverside restaurant offering regional ingredients and classic house-made dishes.
Have dinner at Le Local, which has a terrace overlooking the Doubs River. The menu includes fresh seasonal fare and traditional French dishes. The restaurant, which opened in July 2019 along the Canal des Tanneurs in Dole, has been a local favourite ever since. 🗓️ Check the opening hours and book a table in advance.

Now, unwind and settle in for a restful night at the charming Au Moulin des Ecorces.