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Sea Spray in Southern Brittany
The town of Lorient, in the Morbihan district of southern Brittany, is a seaport town which once housed a huge German submarine base.
Because of this base, Lorient was the unfortunate target of many Allied bombing raids during World War Two, and much of the city was destroyed. It was rebuilt after the war, and has since established itself as a thriving centre of commerce. It is now home to France's second largest fishing fleet.
Lorient boasts lovely ports and marinas that add colour, character and a sense of gaiety to the town. The fishing port is still very active, and makes dining out in the town a real delight for those who love fresh seafood.
Lorient has several interesting places to visit, and one of these is the old submarine base. There is also a fascinating museum that charts the history of trade with the Indies, Lorient having taken its name L'Orient from the eastern sea route that was once the mainstay of the economy.
The Eric Tabarly Sailing Museum is another major attraction.
The beaches around Lorient are lovely, sandy and protected from the wildest winds. You can also take a boat trip to the Île de Groix, which has some of the most glorious beaches in Brittany.
Brittany has a gastronomy all of its own, and nowhere is this more celebrated than in Lorient. The fresh seafood is superlative, as are the delicious crêpes and cider of the region, simply served with pride in the many good restaurants.
Brittany has a strong connection with Celtic traditions, and Lorient celebrates this with a festival of Celtic music held every year that attracts a massive gathering of musicians and followers.
Sightseeing :
- The Grand Théâtre
- The Keroman Submarine Base (1942-1943). It is the largest fortress of the 20th century, designed to shelter 20 submarines and their crews
- The Tour Davis submarine museum.
- "L'enclos du port": the original buildings of the Compagnie des Indes, Discovery Tower, Hotel Gabriel (former auction house of the Compagnie des Indes).
- The stately manors on the Quai des Indes symbolize the power and prosperity of the city at the end of the 18th century.
- Houses from the 1930s
- The Thalassa: an oceanography museum/ship.
- Le Faouëdic art gallery
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