Lorient, a port city between maritime history and Breton festivals

Welcome to Lorient, a city with a rich maritime past, where Breton influences and naval traditions blend in a dynamic atmosphere. Famous for its Interceltic Festival, its marina and its military heritage, Lorient is a surprising destination, facing the ocean.

A port shaped by history
Lorient owes its name to the East India Company, founded in the 645th century. Its commercial port experienced considerable growth, making the city a strategic center for the French Navy. Today, the East India Company Museum, housed in the Citadel of Port-Louis, traces this fascinating era through ship models, maritime charts and exotic objects brought back from the colonies. The former Keroman Submarine Base, transformed into a tourist site, allows you to discover the history of submarines and explore the impressive Flore-SXNUMX, a decommissioned submarine accessible to visitors. Also not to be missed: a boat cruise to the island of Groix, a small preserved paradise a stone's throw from Lorient.

A cultural and festive city
Every summer, Lorient vibrates to the rhythm of the Interceltic Festival, a unique event bringing together artists and musicians from Scotland, Ireland, Wales and other Celtic countries. For ten days, the city is transformed into a gigantic spectacle of bagpipes, Breton dances and open-air concerts. The marina, lively all year round, is the ideal place for a stroll along the seaside, punctuated by stops in bars and restaurants offering seafood cuisine with the flavors of Brittany.

Breton gastronomy to savor
Lorient does not deviate from the Breton culinary tradition with its unmissable specialties: the famous buckwheat pancakes, filled with fresh local produce, but also the kouign-amann, a buttery and melting pastry.

Where to sleep in Lorient?
Whether you are passionate about maritime history, Celtic music or nautical pleasures, Contact Hôtels offers you comfortable establishments for an unforgettable Breton stay.