Located in the heart of Southern Brittany, in the Morbihan department Lorient, its location allows to radiate easily in Brittany, thanks to its access to the expressway (N165) Free.
Lorient, city of art and history, preserves in its name the prestigious Remember distant epics of the East India Company. It is famous for its maritime history, nautical dynamism, its roads, its Interceltique festival. Rebuilt after World War II as the architectural model years 1956 to 1960, Lorient stands today as a city full of attractions, modern, lively and warm.
Lorient is the city to five ports: military port, marina, fishing port (the second in France), trade port, passenger port. The former base in conversion submarines integrates a center "off course" and in 2008 opened the Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly: the sixth port Lorient.
A little history: The East was born in 1666, when the East India Company, founded by Colbert in 1664, moved to Port Louis.
Gastronomic specialties are related to the sea, including the Cotriade (plate of fish and potatoes), langoustines, lobster...
The Interceltic festival of Lorient, at the beginning of August, opens each year to the world by welcoming representatives of Celtic culture from all over the world. From Canada to Australia, they are all there to participate in the great inter-Celtic gathering. From the Quai des Indes to the fishing port, from the Palais des Congrès to the Grand Théâtre and the Stade du Moustoir, more than 200 events, including many free concerts, joyfully enliven the ten days of the festival.
Many festivals punctuate the life of Lorient Bretagne Sud all year round, in every season. From the essential Interceltic festival of Lorient, every corner of the territory also comes alive according to the creations... And there is something for everyone. In Lorient Bretagne Sud, each year, a new festival can appear. So stay tuned!
The Breton festival Les Deizioù from the end of February to the end of March displays around more than 100 events related to Breton culture.
Spring is continuing... At the beginning of March, "Les Insolites": a new concept of evenings taking place at Lorient Bretagne Sud! On the program, thematic evenings in unusual places, with music and catering to the key, which promotes local artists. For its first edition, the K2 bunker of Lorient La Base takes on the air of a ski resort, with gondolas and trees included! With the theme of mountains and winter sports. One date per quarter for unmissable nights in Lorient.
In March, the Pêcheurs du Monde film festival by Lorient: a real meeting place for film and sea people.
The Insolent festival by Lorient, for this spring version, is a delight for music lovers current with 2 editions per year! If you want more or missed the spring edition, see you in the fall.
Dedicated to the rap genre, the Raptown Festival is back at the end of April.
At the beginning of May, the Eldorado festival inside the Théâtre de Lorient: shows where young amateur actors aged 8 to 25 are the protagonists of an exhilarating theatrical creation.
During the Ascension weekend, Notice of strong weather. Street arts are on show in the municipalities of Gâvres, Locmiquélic, Riantec and Port-Louis.
Other festivals are famous in Port-Louis: the Beltan festival, the Jazz miniatures festival, the Tango festival…
Anchored on the Poterie site in Hennebont in May, the Des Ronds dans water, this festive, cultural and family gathering revolves around circus and street arts.
At the end of June-beginning of July, the maritime festival Lorient Océans, this new unmissable event which honors the Lorient maritime community. At Lorient La Base and at the fishing port of Keroman, on the water and at the quay: boat visits, concerts... and even a parade in the harbour! You can even appreciate the presence of boats from past centuries and offshore racing boats.
In an open-air amphitheatre, with the peaceful waters of the Blavet and the marine cemetery as a backdrop, the Kerhervy de Lanester theater festival, at the end of June-beginning of July, offers plays and concerts.
Every 2 years in July, the medieval city of Hennebont is adorned with banners and comes alive with stalls in a large colorful market. Shows by jugglers and troubadours, tournaments of knights, parades in costumes,... You will have to wait until 2024 to enjoy the Hennebont Medieval Festival!
And also in July: The Saumon festival in Pont-Scorff, the contemporary dance festival of Kerhervy in Lanester, feet in the mud in Kervignac.
But still... the Chant de l'Eucalyptus festival in Plouhinec, an eco-responsible festival in a field of several hectares of large eucalyptus trees, offers free concerts dedicated to celebration and music, as well as the Les Pierres parle festival in Brittany ! Tales and oral traditions are honored in Ploemeur.
In summer, the 7 Chapelles en Arts festival: concerts and exhibitions of contemporary art, an opportunity to discover the religious heritage of Guidel. Pedestrian and cultural walks, guided from chapel to chapel complete the programme.
Born on the island of Groix, the International Island Film Festival is in vogue in August, meeting the cultures of islands from all over the world and going against postcard clichés.
At the end of August on Larmor-plage, the Yaka Paddle festival. A sporting, festive and solidarity event around a paddle race, where each registration and donation goes to the benefit of disabled children or associations.
In the heart of autumn, the Les Indisciplinées festival is dedicated to contemporary music. The whole essence is to offer a very broad spectrum of what is being done today in the world of music.
The Adventurers of the Sea festival in October at Lorient: men and women from all maritime backgrounds discuss climate challenges.
Les Salles Mômes festival in Hennebont at the beginning of November. For more or less well-behaved children, a rich and varied program: circus, puppets, cinema, music, exhibitions and workshops.
The Surf&Skate festival, at the end of November in Guidel, dedicated to the arts of these practices, combining encounters and discoveries. All share their passions and their exploits throughout exhibitions, concerts, performances and film screenings.
For even more fun, unmissable events to note in your diaries!
In March, the Globe 40.
In April, departure from Tara at Lorient.
In April, the Plastimo Lorient mini 6.50.
At the beginning of June, the 24h kayak, the diagonal from Blavet to Inzinzac-Lochrist.
In June, the Voiles de la Citadelle in Port-Louis.
In April, Local Tourism Fair "Bienvenue chez vous" at Lorient.
In May, Engie Kite Tour in Gâvres.
In July-August, Music in Groix.
In July-August, small sea fair in Riantec.
On July 14, the Tour de Groix.
End of July-beginning of August, the Oceanic Celtikup.
In August: The langoustine festival in Locmiquélic, US Cars&bikes in Pont-Scorff.
Beginning of September: Plouay and Bretagne Classic Ouest France Cycling Grand Prix.
In September: Heritage Days.
The 1st weekend of September, the world sculling championship on the island of Groix.
In September, the Azimut - IMOCA challenge.