Simon Bourcier Cathedrale Saint Samson Dol De Bretagne Simon Bourcier 14360Here’s a city that shines with a thousand lights: Dol-de-Bretagne. This Petite Cité de Caractère® will transport you back to the time of the cathedrals, so hang on tight! From the heights of Mont-Dol, look forward to a 360° view of the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel and the marshes, with the prehistoric site of Lillemer and Tronchet Abbey just a stone’s throw away.
Be charmed by one of Brittany’s most beautiful cathedrals and enjoy an unforgettable experience combining power and architectural marvel. Enter this haven of peace bathed in light and discover the jewels that make it up. A testament to the prestigious religious past of the town of Dol-de-Bretagne, this 13th-century Gothic cathedral is sure to impress! + visit the Cathédraloscope!
Cathedrale Saint Samson Dol De Bretagne Alexandre Lamoureux 987
Maisons A Pans De Bois Grand Rue Des Stuarts Dol De Bretagne Alexandre Lamoureux 1018Walk through the town to discover the timber-framed houses, Brittany’s emblematic heritage. Mainly located in the Grande Rue des Stuarts, they are now home to shops and create an atmosphere where past and present intermingle. Take the opportunity to relax on a terrace or stroll along the cobblestones!
Let yourself be enchanted by the magical atmosphere of this place full of stories and legends. This 9.30-metre menhir, listed as a Historic Monument, is one of the largest standing menhirs in Brittany.
Menhir Du Champ Dolent Dol De Bretagne Simon Bourcier 906
Statue Notre Dame De L Esperance Mont Dol Simon Bourcier 876Don’t miss the Moulin du Tertre, enthroned at the summit of Mont-Dol. This 19th-century flour mill, listed as a Historic Monument, has preserved its original mechanism and is still in working order!
Part of the Dol marshes and located below sea level, the white marshes are made up of land composed of marine alluvium and clay. The biez or canals were once used to transport wood, reeds and fodder when the roads were impassable. Situated on a mound in the heart of the black marsh, made up of peaty soil, Lillemer has been inhabited since the Neolithic period.
Balade à vélo - La Fraisnais
Abbaye du TronchetAncient Benedictine monastery, Notre-Dame du Tronchet Abbey was founded in 1117; it was destroyed several times over the centuries. The abbey manor dates back to the 13th century, and the abbey church that can be visited dates back to the 17th century. The cloister features a remarkable holly tree planted in 1643.
Situated on a hillock in the heart of the black marsh made up of peat soils, Lillemer has been inhabited since the Neolithic period. The peat in the marsh has been exceptionally well preserved, and various studies have confirmed the existence of a village dating back some 4,000 years.
Espace d'interprétation archéologique de Lillemer
