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Found in the department of Brittany along the South coast is the historic fishing and industrial port of Lorient. Unlike many French holiday destinations, Lorient isn't filled with historic monuments and links to the past due to rain of allied bombs that levelled the town, however, that hasn't stopped the port becoming a tourist favourite. Hire a car in Lorient if you want an easy means of enjoying the fine foods, excellent shops, and stimulating points of interest. You can find us at 2 Rue de la Belle Fontaine within a six minute walk outside of the centre.
There are many sights to keep you busy if you decide to rent a car in Lorient - you can settle into the drivers seat and journey the short distance to the Musée de la Compagnie des Indes, located only 30 minutes away. Here you can a find an array of East India Company artefacts in a wonderfully engaging exhibition of porcelain, furniture and so much more - it's a real educational treat. You can also return to the town centre to appreciate the Flore Submarine Base and the extraordinary engineering that the Germans carried out in order to keep their U-Boats operational.
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A quick guide to Lorient
Hôtel Mercure Lorient Centre
31 Pl. Jules Ferry, 56100 Lorient
Waterfront stay with modern rooms and harbour views; sleek brasserie for seafood; spa for post‑sightseeing relaxation.
Hôtel Escale Oceania Lorient
30 Rue du Couëdic, 56100 Lorient
Nautical‑themed retreat near Cité de la Voile; bright, spacious rooms and heated indoor pool; secure parking for easy coastal trips.
Sure Hotel By Best Western Lorient Centre
3 Rue Olivier de Clisson, 56100 Lorient
Charming boutique base steps from the centre; contemporary, quiet rooms and generous breakfast with local specialties.
Restaurant Le Yachtman - Lorient
14 Rue Poissonnière, 56100 Lorient
Refined Breton seafood in a nautical setting overlooking the marina; tasting menus highlighting the day’s catch.
Karantez
36 Rue Lazare Carnot, 56100 Lorient
Intimate crêperie specialising in artisanal buckwheat galettes with premium local ingredients; beloved caramelised‑apple dessert.
Le jardin des Curés - Restaurant Lorient
14 Rue Bayard, 56100 Lorient
Botanical‑inspired hideaway with an ever‑changing menu celebrating Brittany’s terroir—think line‑caught turbot and wild‑garlic notes.
Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly
Lorient La Base, Rue Roland Morillot, 56323 Lorient
Interactive sailing museum of Lorient’s maritime legacy—historic vessels and simulators; on‑site parking available.
Sous‑marin Flore‑S645
Base de sous‑marins, Rue Roland Morillot, 56100 Lorient
Preserved Cold War submarine museum (decommissioned 1989) with authentic crew quarters and command bridge; ample free parking.
Base de Sous‑Marins
56100 Lorient
Vast WWII submarine base with bunkers K1–K3 and historic slipways; multiple parking options for visitors.
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