Best Things To Do in Lorient, France

Tourist Attractions in Lorient

Here is the list of things to do in Lorient and tourist attractions in city.

1. Cite De La Voile Eric Tabarly

   4.3 (142 Votes)
   

   Museum, Specialty Museum

   Eric Taberly was a world famous sailor. This museum explores the science and art of sailing, it’s history and progress through fun interactive exhibits. There’s a ship in the Lorient harbour that you can board. Occasionally, the attraction holds special exhibitions on sailing. There is a nice waterfront restaurant here you may want to try out.

2. Le Sous-marin Flore

   

   Museum

   This base was the bane of Lorient in WWII. Manned by German forces, as one of the largest military fortifications, it was totally bombed out in the war. After the war though, the French themselves began to use it. Today, you get to visit the submarine Flore, and learn of Lorient’s military history. The highlights are: The opening history film The Vulcan – recreation of the insides ...Read more

3. Ile De Groix

   

   Church, Museum, Beach, Island

   Brittany’s second largest island became famous for it’s tuna fishing industry. Now though, it’s far more popular for its many unusual beaches, and it’s mineral resources. Port Tudy, which is the island’s main town, contains an ecomuseum that traces the island’s history from the Bronze Age, and covers practically all aspects of living on the island. It’s...Read more

4. Musee De La Compagnie Des Indes

   4.6 (95 Votes)
   

   Museum

   This museum almost single handed drive’s Port Louis’s tourism. Basically and art and history museum, it tells the story of the great trading conapnies of the 17th and 18th centuries and their quest to bring spices, textiles, porcelain, coffee, tea to France from Asia, Africa and America. It explores the lives of the most famous of these traders and explorers. The museum’s exhi...Read more

5. Pam Pam

   3.8 (95 Votes)
   

   Pubs, Entertainment, Nightlife, Adults

   The decor, the staff, the ambience and the music is all excellent. And still all of them, excellent though they are, are pale in comparison to the cocktail that is served up here. Large, flamboyant and very yummy, these drinks have made this innocuous pun the Lorient’s favourite… and the tourist’s favourite too!

6. Port Loius

   

   Landmark, View Point, Historical Site, Port

   Just across the bay from Lorient to the south east is Port Loius. Historically, it is supremely important as a centre for French Colonialism. It all began in 1664 when the port became the base for Compagnie des Indes, a company that traded between France and India. The location was chosen for the fortification here – the Citadelle. Highlights of the port are: The various art galleries an...Read more

7. Quimperle

   

   Church, Walking Area, Town, Architecture

   Quimperle is a town that combines a pretty river, lovely half timbered houses and historical houses to create an unbeatable getaway. The main town centre is very pretty. Aside from the regular houses, you’ll also fall in love with some of the more flamboyant architecture of the houses of nobles. The highlights are: The Saint-Croix Abbey – The 11th century Romanesque abbey is unusua...Read more

8. Alignements De Carnac

   4.3 (35 Votes)
   

   Ancient Ruin, Historical Site

   This is no French town, but one of Brittany's most important historical megalithic sites. Most of the artefacts here are menhirs (tall stone) and dolmens (stone tables). The highlights are: The Mound Of Saint Michael - 100 meters long, 35 wide and 10 metres, with graves inside dating back to 3500BC. 'Le Menech' – An alignment of stones, with a cromlech (a circular alignment of stones) ne...Read more

9. Pont-aven

   

   Church, Museum, Outdoors, Trail

   Halfway between Quimper and Quimperle, you’ll find Pont-Aven. Originally known for it’s many mills, today, the town is famous as a 'city of artists'. Like almost all other towns in Brittany, you visit is because it’s a pretty place. Highlights are: The 4 watermills on the river Aven. The main bridge and the streets on either side of it. The quiet port with the Breton houses. ...Read more

10. Carnac Grande Plage

    4.5 (47 Votes)
    

    Bar, Outdoors, Beach, Restaurant

    Long and sandy, the beach at Carnac is almost a little municipality in it’s own right. It’s not all that remarkable, just highly popular. There is a centre around which a number of restaurants, bars and shops cluster. 

11. Hennebont

    

    Church, History Museum, Historical Site, Tower

    Not too far north east from Lorient, this commune is famous for the resistance led by Joanna of Flanders to the armies of Philip of Valois and Charles of Blois during the Breton War of succession in 1342. Today, it’s famous for it medieval ramparts, it’s horses and its industrial history. Highlights are: The fortification walls, and the impressive 16th century spire that rises from...Read more

12. Lorient South Brittany Airport (Lann-Bihoue Airport)

    

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    Lorient South Brittany Airport (Lann-Bihoue Airport), Lorient is an international airport located in the commune of Lorient, in the Morbihan department of the Brittany region in France. It is located 5 km (3.1 mi) south-east of Lorient. The airport is mainly used for general aviation, but also serves scheduled flights to Paris-Orly and seasonal charter flights to other destinations in Europe.Th...Read more

13. Cineville Lorient

    4.2
    4 Boulevard Maréchal Joffre, 56100 Lorient, France

14. Port Lorient

    4.3
    France, 56100 Lorient, France

15. La Thalassa

    4
    Quai de Rohan, 56100 Lorient, France
    Museum

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