Why go
- Subprefecture and commune in Brittany, France.
- Served by Vannes-Meucon Airport (VNE).
History
Lorient is a commune and seaport in the Morbihan department of Brittany, Western France.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Airlinair A5 (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Paris
- Eastern Airways T3 (J41) · 1 route: Lyon
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Vannes-Meucon Airport (VNE); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LRT has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Lyon, Paris). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Lorient Quai des Indes, 1 km); routes include Ligne B1, Navette fluviale Ligne B1, Ligne B3.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lorient. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.