Nestled in the harbour at Lorient in the Morbihan region, this town is full of hidden treasures for you to discover on your walks. It is also famous for the Festival Interceltique and its port. A holiday in Lorient, a true pearl of Brittany, is the ideal choice for all sea and history lovers, as well as those who enjoy good food and living life to the full.
Lorient's Festival Interceltique welcomes more than 800,000 visitors in August each year. Let yourself be carried away by the sound of Breton bagpipes, moved by the music of local Breton bands, and even do a spot of dancing before sampling some succulent Brittany oysters.
Lorient is spilling over with attractions the rest of the year, too. The East India Company Museum tells the adventurous stories of great maritime trading companies in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Take a stroll in the walled town and follow in the footsteps of corsairs and other pirates.
If you prefer contemporary marine history, visit the now disarmed La Flore submarine, an exceptional attraction situated on Lorient's former submarine base. The Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly sailing museum offers a range of water activities as well as sublime boat trips on the blue waters of the Gulf of Morbihan.
The high annual sunshine averages in the region make Lorient a firm favourite with those on a quest for relaxation. The town is surrounded by several beaches, including the superb Bas-Pouldu beach in Guidel with its clear waters and fine sand and the traditional seaside resort of Larmor-Plage, which is popular for its untouched beauty and tranquillity. Lorient is also home to the ferry port which links the mainland and the beautiful Groix Island (Natura2000 conservation site).
Lorient is full of surprises!
