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Map of Dole, Jura
Dole ([dɔl], sometimes pronounced [dol],) is a commune in the Jura department in the Franche-Comté region in eastern France, of which it is a subprefecture (sous-préfecture).
Contents
- Map of Dole Jura
- Dole jura franchecomte
- History
- Geography
- Population
- Transport
- Famous residents
- Museums
- Twin towns
- References
Dole jura franchecomte
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 Duke Philippe le Bon of Burgundy in 1422, was also transferred to Besançon at that time.
In January 1573, Gilles Garnier was put to death after being found guilty of lycanthropy and witchcraft. He had confessed of murdering and cannibalizing four young children.
The 1995 film, Happiness Is in the Field, was set in Dole.
Geography
Dole is located on the Doubs River. The commune has a land area of 38.38 km2 (14.82 sq mi).
Population
It is the largest commune in Jura, although the préfecture is Lons-le-Saunier.
Transport
Dole – Jura Airport is located in the commune of Tavaux, 7 km southwest of Dole.
Famous residents
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.
Twin towns
Dole is sister city to the following cities in four countries: