Lorient
France · BretagneFR
Subprefecture and commune in Brittany, France
Lorient is a town (commune) and seaport in the Morbihan department of Brittany in western France.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 58,329
- Coordinates
- 47.746, -3.366
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Elevation
- 17 m
Overview of Lorient
Set in Bretagne, France, Lorient is a medium-sized town. About 58,329 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around water sports, nature and nightlife and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Lorient
Water Sports in Lorient
(6)Under water sports, Lorient is tagged with Canoeing, Kayaking, Kiteboarding, Paddle and Sailboats. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Lorient.
Nature in Lorient
(2)Lorient's nature entries include Gardens and Islands. Everything listed here comes from what Lorient is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Lorient
(2)Under nightlife, Lorient is tagged with Events and Festival. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Lorient.
Best time to visit Lorient
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Lorient, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Europe/Paris.
Similar destinations
Places near Lorient that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lorient known for?
- Lorient, in Bretagne, France, is best known for water sports, nature and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 58,329 residents.
- What can you do in Lorient?
- Recorded activities in Lorient include Canoeing, Kayaking, Kiteboarding, Paddle and Sailboats. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Lorient?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Lorient located?
- Lorient is located in Bretagne, France. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
Personal notes
Loading…