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Subprefecture and commune in Brittany, France
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Lorient is a city of 57,000 people (2017) on the south coast of Brittany.
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Submarine base built by the Germans during the Second World War.
A nice island 45 min off Lorient connected by ferry. Hike or bike around the island. Departure 08:05, 11:00 13:45, and 18:45. Return from Groix: 06:50, 09:30, 12:30, and 17:30.
Street concerts, food and drinks, Celtic music and shows daily.
FC Lorient promoted in 2025 and now play soccer in Ligue 1, the top tier. Their home ground Stade de Moustoir (capacity 18,000) is in town centre.
Buses go all around Lorient and to nearby cities such as Ploemeur, Guidel, Lanester, and Hennebont.
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