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hquittner Says: The old porch (the Bishop's Porch) is just east of the South Tower. It has a double arch entry and is nicely but minimally decorated with stonecarving. The central column is octagonal and lightly reliefed. It has an interesting older atlantoid capital on its inner side....
Examine the Grand South Transept Porch
hquittner Says: The great Porch was erected in the 14C but was finished under a 15C Bishop (Coeuret) who had power and funds. The opening and the side window arches are framed-in by carvings which seem to feature various saintly lives. The arches are recessed with carved voussoirs and there...
There Is A Relic of St. Samson & More
hquittner Says: Every church with a patron saint strives to have a relic (or several) . These are always set in fine reliquaries.This one for Saint Samson "remains" and another for a Saint Magloire are of "gilded Dutch wood" (whatever that is), by Jean Le Fraoncois of Rouen (1746). Near the...
hquittner Says: There are many church objects to admire. Almost all of the tombs were destroyed during the revolution,. One of a 15C Bishop (Thomas James, 1482-1504) is particularly well carved and survives. There are a Humiliated Christ, the fine carved choir stalls and a panel painting...
hquittner Says: The interior is very long (100m!), with a set of 13C stained glass windows in the flat apse. The church has a characteristic 3-level elevation that continues all around the church. Reuse has been made of the main columns of the Romanesque church (which have been reinforced...
Look at the Cathedral Exterior
hquittner Says: Originally standing at the waterside, but now facing the reclaimed marshland, St. Samson Cathedral (named for its 6C evangelizing Irish monk of that name) looks like a fortress from the distance. This is because of its unfinished west front with unequal towers, its paucity...
Kate-Me Says: There's an attraction called The Cathedralscope which seems to be an interpretive centre about Cathedrals, but there wasn't any information inside in English for my husband, so we didn't visit that (seems to be a major attraction of the town, complete with nice giftshop with...
Gothic arches of the Cathedral
Jasen71 Says: The reliefs and artwork on the of the Cathedral is really astonishing.The Cathederal once held the bones of Saint Samson, some of which were taken to England by Henry II. The original Cathederal was burnt down by King John. In 848 Nominoe was crowned King of Brittany here,...
Chateau des Ormes: A wonderful site
explicitlyrix Says: Stayed in Dol very briefly last Summer, in this great campsite with Irish group KelAir. The mobile home we had was perfect, and the campsite boasts a wide range of activities on offer -the site has seveal outdoor pools including one with slides, there's a beautiful little...
Unknown: A Quick Meal by the Dol Marsh
hquittner Says: Following the road near coast headed to Vivier-sur-Mer on our way to Mont Dol, we realized that we were nowhere and were hungry. We had some picnic vittles in the car and looked for place to stop. We suddenly realized that there was a beached boat that was a roadside stand...
La Cour Verte: Wonderful open fire cooking
patriciahall Says: This restaurant was recommended to us by a French woman from Hede, a nearby town. We found the food very well prepared by trained and pleasant waiters. We were the only Americans in the restaurant, which probably has about 12 tables inside and on nice days there is a...
gwened Says: yes good advise on previous post, here is another one, the area is full of themhttp://www.campingcar-infos.com/Francais/airepda.php?numid=3196&Localit%E9=DOL%20DE%20BRETAGNEand this is from tourist office with different campings in the area, all suitable for...
Kate-Me Says: Here's a general map showing the location of Dol. Mont St Michel is situated in the upper north east corner.
Dol-de-Britagne: Unjust, Corrupt Traffic Cops!
GaborBunda Says: BE CAREFUL GETTING OFF the freeway ( N175) !!! The cops hide there, and insist that you did not stop sufficiently, even if you DID! They charge you 90. Euros right there on the spot, and treat you like a common CRIMINAL..for about an hour!!! They laugh sarcastically when you...
Le-Vivier-sur-Mer: A Tour of the St.-Michel Bay
hquittner Says: This town lies 8 km due North of Dol de Bretagne via the D155. It is on the coast of the Bay of St.-Michel and is a beach resort with a couple of Logis de France lodgings and restaurants. We regret that we did not go there, since we were unaware of this Tip. While we were...
hquittner Says: The Dol Mound is 200 feet high and is about 4 km from Dol de Bretagne. The narrow road is safe and will allow a car to pass in either direction. You easily ascend to the end of the road near a monument (Notre Dame de l'Esperance) which is a bell-tower for the little church...
hquittner Says: The Menhir of Champ-Dolent stands 2 km South of Dol and should not be missed if you are in the area. It is by far the tallest one we have ever seen standing, 30 ft (9 m) high! It is situated : go S. on D795 about 2 km. It is just after (about 500m) after the D4 comes off on...
hquittner Says: Dol is a possible place to stay if you are visiting Mont St.-Michel. There are simple hotels to lodge at and places to eat. The town has a Promenade with a view of the Marais and there are two fine Off the Beaten Path places (See Tips). There is also a local museum which may...
Kate-Me Says: We found this video hire self-serve kiosk just across the road from our B & B, outside the laundromat. It's the first (and only) time we saw one in France - seems to be something you'd find in a small town without a video shop - put credit card in, choose video, and it comes...
Kate-Me Says: I rather enjoyed the town centre of Dol, with many quaint shops and buildings, and, at the end of May, it didn't feel too touristy at all, just a nice town to explore on foot.
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I rather enjoyed the town centre of Dol, with many quaint shops and buildings, and, at the end of May, it didn't feel too touristy at all, just a nice town to...
Q: We are staying in a campsite near to Dol De Bretagne and think that it would make sense to park our Camping-Car at Dol De Bretagne...
A: Dol has a free "aire de service" for camping-cars: http://www.i-campingcar.fr/liste.php?dpt=35. You can park there and ride the train.
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A Different Cathedral and Local History Too
We have visited Dol twice (in the same year). It is a small town (pop.5K) not on the coast. It would be off the beaten path except that it is a good place to stop enroute to Mont St. Michel (20 miles...
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Quaint Dol near Mont St Michel
Lucie, a contact from another website, when she heard we would be visiting Mont St Michel, recommended Dol to us as a good town to stop overnight in, rather than closer Pontorson, which is smaller,......
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