Dol de Bretagne

Dol de Bretagne

Dol de Bretagne is the first town of note when travelling from Normandy and is a good base for exploring the countryside, forest and historic towns nearby. St Samson cathedral is a bit of a hotch-potch of styles externally but inside it is simple harmony with superb 13th century stained glass in the choir. Grande Rue and Rue Lejamptel form the heart of the town with some fine medieval houses.

A short walk along the Promenade des Douves gives good views over the Dol marshes. Towards Vivier sur Mer. Le Mont Dol is a dome like lump of granite which rises out of the marshland to 65 metres. It was an ancient Druid ritual site but its summit is now popular for picnics.