Pasteur Quay

The Quai Pasteur

The Dole audio-guided tour has you walk along the Quai Pasteur, one of the most picturesque places of the city. Lined with cafés and restaurants along the water, it bears the name of the famous Louis Pasteur, born very close by.

The former quarter of the tanners

The quay bears the name of Louis Pasteur, creator of the rabies vaccine, whose birthplace is not far. It was in this street that the tanners were once gathered, who needed the proximity of water to exercise their trade. The quarter was then hardly pleasant, notably because of the smells linked to the work of hides. Today transformed, the quay has become one of the most charming places of Dole.

What there is to see

The Quai Pasteur charms with its old façades reflected in the canal, its terraces and its peaceful atmosphere. It is the ideal place to stroll at the water's edge, sit at a terrace and enjoy the charm of the "Little Venice of the Jura". The quarter also recalls the deep link between Dole and Louis Pasteur.

Practical information

The Quai Pasteur is along the canal, in the historic centre of Dole. It can be walked freely on foot at all hours and on the level. Cafés and restaurants follow their own hours there, the atmosphere being particularly pleasant in fine weather.

Why does the quay bear the name of Pasteur?

In tribute to Louis Pasteur, creator of the rabies vaccine, whose birthplace is not far from there, in Dole.

Who once occupied this quarter?

The tanners, who needed the proximity of water for their trade; the quarter has since been profoundly transformed.