History Historically, Jura belonged to the Free County of Burgundy, known in French as the Franche-Comté. Dole was the capital until the region was conquered by Louis XIV and the capital was moved to Besançon. Dole is now a sous-préfecture, or sub-prefecture, of Jura.
History Historically Jura belonged to the Free County of Burgundy known in French as the Franche-Comté Dole was the capital until the region was conquered by Louis XIV and the capital was moved to Besançon Dole is now a sous-préfecture or sub-prefecture of Jura