Lorient

Lorient, or L'Orient is a commune and seaport in the Morbihan department in Brittany in north-western France.

Take a boat trip to the Isle of Groix or the island of Belle Ile, a secluded island with great beaches.

For history lovers, a visit to the Rade estuary reveals the rich history of the place and its proud seafaring tradition. Port Louis citadel was built in the 17th century for military purposes.

The Ocean Centre is a living museum with creatures from all over the world.

The Plateau des Quatre Vents Theatre showcases the best young artists and performers from Lorient and other nearby places in France.

The nearby pretty town of Quimper is located in a scenic valley and is popular with tourists. The town has a long history of pottery making.

There are numerous shops in town including the Oasis shopping centre.

Menus feature good quality, fresh seafood including mussels and oysters as well as pizza, pasta and French specialities such as sweet buckwheat crepes and lamb.

Cruise ships dock at the Port of Lorient, around 800m from the centre of town.

There are usually shuttle buses available at the port.