Lorient is a town in the Morbihan region of Brittany, north-west France. It is a relatively modern built town with few historical monuments, but tourism is a thriving industry and there is plenty to do here. Car hire from Lorient will show you numerous parks, a few traditional windmills and the beauty of Brittany.
You can also explore the Morbihan region by hiring a car from Lorient – this region is famous for its seafood. The town of Lorient hosts a Celtic festival in August every year, which draws in visitors from all the Celtic countries – so if you plan to visit in August, then book your car and accommodation well in advance.
The Gulf of Morbihan is a beautiful and unique part of Brittany, and car hire from Lorient could allow you to see it up close and personal – the inland sea is famous for its oysters. Carnac is just under forty minutes from Lorient, and has a collection of standing stones believed to be much older than Stonehenge.
The city of Quimperlé is just over twenty minutes away if you rent a car from Lorient. It's an incredibly interesting place, split into two halves like Ankh-Morpork – the Lower Town is the historic quarter, whereas the High Town, which looks down on the valley, is more modern and has a lovely market square.
