Dole

Birthplace of Louis Pasteur, Dole preserves the scientist's childhood home as a dedicated museum and retains a rich architectural legacy from its time as the former capital of Franche-Comté, a role it held until 1676. The town sits on the water in eastern France's Jura department, with a walkable centre well supplied with cafés and restaurants, a collegiate church, and historic streets lined with listed buildings.

• Population25,878
• Nearest water0.4 km
• Nearest mountain3.1 km
• UNESCO within 50 km5