Tourist attractions Lorient

Construction of this stronghold, which dominates the entrance to the Lorient harbour, was undertaken in 1590 by Don Juan del Aguila, during the Spanish occupation. It has a rectangular form with bastions in each corner. On the sides, two bridges and ..

This museum takes you on an interesting journey through the history of this prestigious company. The founding of Lorient, the roaring success of the 18C, the crews, the cargo, the trading posts in India, Africa and China... Maps and furniture add to ..

The circular layout of this church is inspired by the plans of Saint-Sépulcre de Jérusalem. Built in the 11C, it had to be rebuilt (with the exception of the apse and crypt) in 1862, when its bell tower collapsed. The apse is an extremely fine exampl..

The three large blocks that make up the base were built in 1941-43. The largest, "Keroman 3", is open to visitors. 170m long and 20m high, it housed submarines with graving docks. After the war, the French Navy took possession of the base a..

Located off the coast of Lorient, Groix, although smaller than Belle-Île, looks very much like it. Giant rocks obscure its valleys, and its wild coastline carpeted with gorse and heather is bitten into by cliffs and sandy little bays. You can just im..

Built in reinforced concrete, looking over the Alsace-Lorraine Square, this is a successful result of modern urban design. It has a remarkable interior whose rotunda is lit by little yellow and black windows. Notice the Way of the Cross, outline draw..

After travelling the length and breadth of the globe, this oceanographic vessel, launched in 1960 by Ifremer, is enjoying a well-earned retirement at Lorient. The boat's three decks give visitors an insight into life on board, navigation techniques, ..

On the left the Gabriel pavilion of the East India Company has been reconstructed in its original style. The Scorff Arsenal has four basins allowing them to taking the largest sized ships. The Découverte tower built in 1796, used to serve as a semaph..

The remnant of a «mast pit» from 1826? That's what they think today: the wood intended for naval building at that time was covered in mud in order to be protected from rotting. Whatever, this field of blackish posts is particularly impressive when ex..

An auction hall 600 metres long (you must see it in the morning when the freshly unloaded fish is sold according to a tradition which is impossible for an outsider to understand). There is a «Sea Station» with a loading bay for lorries heading to des..

Following on from the success of Éric Tabarly, this huge museum is dedicated to sailing and ocean racing, with exhibits that range from the design of the very first sailing boats to the world’s major yacht races. Interactive exhibitions are organised..

This Bicycle Museum is set in the estate of Menehouarne which is comprised of a château and above all a splendid 50ha park where countless trails (regular or mountain bikes) have been laid out for the joy of visitors.

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