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Dole, Jura
Dole (, sometimes pronounced ) is a commune in the Jura department, of which it is a subprefecture (''sous-préfecture''), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, in Eastern France. In 2019, it had a population of 23,711.
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 to murdering and cannibalizing at least six children.
The 1995 film '' Happiness Is in the Field'' was set in Dole and The Widow Couderc was also partially filmed there.
Geography
Dole is located on the river Doubs. The commune has a land area of .
Demographics
It is the largest commune in Jura, although the préfecture is Lons-le-Saunier.
Transport
Dole-Ville station has r ...
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