Dol-de-Bretagne

Overview of Dol-de-Bretagne

Dol-de-Bretagne, a town of 6,000 inhabitants, is home to a beautiful 13th-century Gothic cathedral.

Key Facts

• Type of place: small town.

• Tourist interest: ★ (worth a stop if you are in the area).

• Location: midway between Saint-Malo and Mont Saint-Michel in the Ille-et-Vilaine department.

• Distances:

• Local time: Heure : Dol-de-Bretagne.

• Population: 5,651 inhabitants (2016).

• Area: 15.53 km².

• Altitude: from 1 to 58 m.

• Website: http://dol-de-bretagne.fr

History of Dol-de-Bretagne

What to See and Do

The 13th-century Gothic Saint-Samson Cathedral and the few old or half-timbered houses are the main tourist attractions in the town.

In the Surrounding Area

Mont Saint-Michel ★★★★
Perched on a rocky islet in the middle of its bay and dominated by its abbey, this is a unique place. Mont Saint-Michel is also one of France’s most visited sites, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Climate and Weather

Like the rest of the coast, the town has a temperate oceanic climate with fairly high rainfall spread throughout the year (though autumn and winter are wetter). Temperature variations are relatively low, with neither very cold winters nor very hot summers.

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