Construction of the enclosure XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Main period of construction of fortifications.
23 octobre 1991
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 23 octobre 1991 (≈ 1991)
Official protection of the remaining remains.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Bénit bastion vestiges (walls and corridors); remains of the courtesies between the Bénits bastion and the EDF mill; Courtine carrying the rue du Vieux-Château; Arans Gate; courting north of the gate of Arans; arsenal; Courtine vestige as a base for a building at Montroland College and for supporting gardens; walls of the south-east corner of the platform of the Besançon gate and three arched sleeping bridge (cad. BE 62, 129, 132, 133, 138; BX 3 to 5, 7, 12 to 14, 65; BV 66, 62, 46; BL 133, 134, 172; BK 121, 122, 209abc): entry by order of 23 October 1991
Origin and history
The urban enclosure of Dole, classified as Historic Monument, dates from the 16th century. It consists of several fortified elements, including the bastion of the Benits, the courtines, and the gate of Arans. These remains illustrate the Renaissance military architecture, adapted to the defensive needs of the city at that time. The structures still visible today include walls, corridors, and parts integrated into later buildings, such as Montroland College.
The elements protected by the decree of 23 October 1991 include various remains: walls, courtines, an arsenal, and a three arched sleeping bridge. These components are divided between different public and private properties, reflecting urban development and the re-use of historical structures. The location of these remains, although partially imprecise (level 5/10 according to the data), remains centered around the city of Dole, in the Jura department.
The construction of this forum is part of a context of strengthening urban defences, typical of the 16th century in Franche-Comté. Cities in this region, often disputed between kingdoms and empires, developed fortification systems to protect themselves from frequent conflicts. Dole, as a strategic city, saw its enclosure evolve to meet the military and political challenges of the time.
Today, these remains offer a material testimony of local history, although their accessibility and conservation status vary by party. Some elements, such as the gate of Arans or the courtesies, recall the ancient route of the city, while others, integrated with more recent constructions, show continuity of use throughout the centuries.
The sources available, including Monumentum and Merimée data, underline the heritage importance of this forum. Its inscription in the title of Historic Monuments in 1991 preserved these traces of the past, while anchoring them in the contemporary urban landscape of Dole.
The management of these remains involves several actors, ranging from the state to local associations and private owners. This diversity of legal status sometimes complicates restoration or enhancement projects, but it also reflects the collective attachment to this shared heritage.
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