Day Itinerary
15 Activities
Day 1
134 mi3 mi
From Pasteur to Einstein, From One Genius to Another
Today you will enjoy a bath of history by the hands of two geniuses: Louis Pasteur and Albert Einstein. Both have something in common: they have revolutionized their fields of research with their discoveries. You will be in their homes, you´ll know how they lived, and see many curiosities that belonged to them.
You´ll wander through landscapes and gardens with beautiful views in France, then you´ll cross the border to Switzerland to reach Bern and discover that this amazing city hides many curiosities worthy of being discovered.
You´ll wander through landscapes and gardens with beautiful views in France, then you´ll cross the border to Switzerland to reach Bern and discover that this amazing city hides many curiosities worthy of being discovered.
09:5530 min
This beautiful garden is located in Dole, the city where the famous French scientist Louis Pasteur was born.
This green space with beautiful views of the canal, was created in 1998 over part of the old wall from the 16th century. It is divided into two parts, on one side, the longer one, dominated by trees, and a smaller one with different varieties of plants.
Undoubtedly the protagonist of this place are the beautiful views of the village of Dole and the Tanneus canal.
Nearby (a few meters walking) is the birthplace of Louis Pasteur and can be visited, it takes very little time because it is small and is ideal if you travel with children.
The house is open daily From February to April and October to November : 14:00 — 18:00 h. From May to September : 9:30 — 12:30 and 14:00 — 18:00 h.
For more information about the Louis Pasteur house
This is the location of the nearest parking to leave the car and visit the garden
This green space with beautiful views of the canal, was created in 1998 over part of the old wall from the 16th century. It is divided into two parts, on one side, the longer one, dominated by trees, and a smaller one with different varieties of plants.
Undoubtedly the protagonist of this place are the beautiful views of the village of Dole and the Tanneus canal.
Nearby (a few meters walking) is the birthplace of Louis Pasteur and can be visited, it takes very little time because it is small and is ideal if you travel with children.
The house is open daily From February to April and October to November : 14:00 — 18:00 h. From May to September : 9:30 — 12:30 and 14:00 — 18:00 h.
For more information about the Louis Pasteur house
This is the location of the nearest parking to leave the car and visit the garden
20.7 mi
40 min
11:0530 min
We continue on our route following in the footsteps of Louis Pasteur.
You will visit the house where he lived most of his life and the only house that belonged to him.
The most impressive thing is that everything is preserved exactly as the great scientist left it, you can see his laboratory, his furniture, everything retains his essence.
The house can be seen on a self-guided tour. Here you have an audio of the guided tour to visit the house
For more information click here
The house is open daily From February to April and October to November: 14:00 — 18:00 h. From May to September : 9:30 — 12:30 and 14:00 — 18:00 h. July and August : 9:30 to 18:00h (open throughout the day).
There´s a parking lot right in front of the house.
The house can be seen on a self-guided tour. Here you have an audio of the guided tour to visit the house
For more information click here
The house is open daily From February to April and October to November: 14:00 — 18:00 h. From May to September : 9:30 — 12:30 and 14:00 — 18:00 h. July and August : 9:30 to 18:00h (open throughout the day).
There´s a parking lot right in front of the house.
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