Dole is a charming town in Jura which occupies a position between Nancy and Lyon, although Geneva is actually the nearest major city, highlighting the fact that Dole is at the centre of a major European passageway. Dijon is close by and therefore Car hire at Dole Airport is very common.
Dole itself is a quaint town in which La Collegiale Notre Dame forms the centrepiece alongside the peaceful Tanneurs Canal. The Jura Mountains form the backdrop to this part of the world in which you'll find chateaus, abbeys, and areas of astounding geological beauty. Hiring a car at Dole Airport gives you access to the whole Franche-Comte region.
Dole Airport is 9km south west of Dole town centre on the D905; a short journey if you're hiring a car at Dole Airport. Once in the town itself the first thing you'll notice is La Collegiale Notre Dame – a picturesque church set at the side of Tanneurs Canal. The peaceful canal and the old ornamental houses, lead up to the Fine Art Museum in a town that has a distinctly French feel. Dole is full of authentic, rustic and at the same time, very classy restaurants.
Dole is often used as base from which to explore the Jura countryside and if you rent a car at Dole Airport, one of the most popular drives is to a little village called Baume-les-Messieurs – roughly 58km away on the A39. Here you'll find a majestic valley and some beautiful forestry in which to drive or walk. Travelling further on this road you'll find Lieu-dit Val Dessus and the enchanting Cascades du Herisson waterfalls.
Dole is not only a picturesque town in its own right, it's sited in a wonderful position from which to explore both the delights of the Jura countryside and nearby historic cities such as Dijon.