Top 5 activities and visits in Lorient
Lorient is a must-see destination for lovers of maritime history, sailing and cultural discoveries! Between military heritage and nautical adventure, here are the top 5 activities not to be missed during your visit to the city with 6 ports!
Drop off your bags at the Les Océanes** hotel in Lorient, ideally located near the center and the city's must-see places!
It's impossible to visit Lorient without stopping at the Cité de la voile Éric Tabarly, an interactive museum dedicated to ocean racing and great sailors.
Located in Lorient La Base, this modern center offers immersive exhibitions, navigation simulators and even sea trips.
Looking for thrills? Try ziplining over the water from the Tour des vents!
Built during the Second World War, Lorient La Base is a major vestige of the Atlantic Wall.
Today, this emblematic site can be visited and offers a fascinating immersion in the military history of the city.
One of the main attractions: the Flore-S645 submarine, an authentic submarine of the French Navy, decommissioned and transformed into a museum.
Go inside to put yourself in the shoes of the submariners
A few kilometers from Lorient, the Citadel of Port-Louis offers a journey through time, between military history and spectacular landscapes.
Built in the 17th century, it now houses two captivating museums:
Less well-known to the general public, the Enclos du Port is a site full of history that is worth a visit.
Formerly reserved for the Royal Navy, this emblematic place is now open to the public and allows you to admire several historic buildings:
Perfect for families, the Cité des Moussaillons offers children from 3 to 12 years old the opportunity to discover the world of the sea through games, creative workshops and fun trails.
A great way to introduce the youngest to the maritime world while having fun!
Make the most of your stay in Lorient: book one of the rooms at the Hôtel Les Océanes.
Drop off your bags at the Les Océanes** hotel in Lorient, ideally located near the center and the city's must-see places!
La Cité de la voile Éric Tabarly
It's impossible to visit Lorient without stopping at the Cité de la voile Éric Tabarly, an interactive museum dedicated to ocean racing and great sailors.
Located in Lorient La Base, this modern center offers immersive exhibitions, navigation simulators and even sea trips.
Looking for thrills? Try ziplining over the water from the Tour des vents!
Lorient La Base
Built during the Second World War, Lorient La Base is a major vestige of the Atlantic Wall.
Today, this emblematic site can be visited and offers a fascinating immersion in the military history of the city.
One of the main attractions: the Flore-S645 submarine, an authentic submarine of the French Navy, decommissioned and transformed into a museum.
Go inside to put yourself in the shoes of the submariners
The Citadel of Port-Louis
A few kilometers from Lorient, the Citadel of Port-Louis offers a journey through time, between military history and spectacular landscapes.
Built in the 17th century, it now houses two captivating museums:
- The National Maritime Museum, retracing the naval history of the region.
- The Museum of the East India Company, which tells the commercial and maritime past of Lorient.
L’Enclos du Port
Less well-known to the general public, the Enclos du Port is a site full of history that is worth a visit.
Formerly reserved for the Royal Navy, this emblematic place is now open to the public and allows you to admire several historic buildings:
- The Hôtel Gabriel, former headquarters of the Compagnie des Indes.
- The Tour de la découverte, which offers a spectacular view of the harbor of Lorient.
La Cité des Moussaillons
Perfect for families, the Cité des Moussaillons offers children from 3 to 12 years old the opportunity to discover the world of the sea through games, creative workshops and fun trails.
A great way to introduce the youngest to the maritime world while having fun!
Make the most of your stay in Lorient: book one of the rooms at the Hôtel Les Océanes.
