Lormont

Lormont

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And at the crossroads of civilizations, Lormont rich diversity of its people. Located along the Garonne, against Bordeaux at the crossroads in Paris, Toulouse, Spain and the Atlantic Ocean, Lormont has always been a town meeting and sharing.

Lormont its name from its wooded hills past laurels "Laureus Mons Mont des Lauriers".

Located on the right bank of the Garonne, 6 kilometers downstream from Bordeaux, the city has a rich ancient past whose traces are still visible. Favored by its geographical location, Lormont was initially a defensive site, a port and a place of residence and resort.

Today Lormont is a town of about 22,000 inhabitants, accessible by tram and open to the river that draws its traditions, the strength of its modernity. Resolutely turned towards the future, Lormont imposes an image, that of modernity, proximity and solidarity. This will result in the production of high-performance equipment as the home of Iris hosting sports championships in France, or the media room adjacent to a joint sports / culture, 1 000 places. All connected by tram, the backbone of the city, which makes it less than 25 minutes from Bordeaux.

• Over the decades, has maintained Lormont a rich and varied heritage with remarkable buildings:

• The Church of St. Martin, included in the supplementary inventory of historical monuments.
• The Church of the Holy Spirit, classified as remarkable heritage of the 20th century.
• The washing, the Hermitage St. Catherine ...
• Wearing Lormont, the banks of the Garonne, the place Aristide Briand refurbished places to walk, relax, exchange and conviviality.
• The Black Prince's castle, full of history, witness the transition to Lormont of Eleanor of Aquitaine and popes ...

• To learn more about Lormont and its history, the museum and the Friends of Old Lormont await you in the heart of the village dean. Founded in 1973, the Museum of AVL has a very rich collection where you can admire many objects and images of the past. Not to be missed!
• The National Museum of Health Insurance, a unique museum in France, recalling the difficult path of social protection, and its evolution through time. Location: Route 8 Carbon Blanc.
• Discover the grounds of the Hermitage

• The slope of Lormont was formerly occupied by a career after a brownfield site overlooked and situated on the great geological fault in the valley of the Garonne. Today, the park of the Hermitage is unique in the Bordeaux area of ​​its ecological dimension. Nestled in the heart of the city, it is classified as natural areas of ecological interest, flora and fauna. At the border between land and water, wetlands are environments where wildlife reach their greatest diversity. This hot, dry habitat is also distinguished by its richness in rare orchids.
• The Lookout, the highest point of the park, offers a panoramic view of all Bordeaux, the river and the bridge of Aquitaine.
• Lormont trails, encourage the discovery of natural resources and heritage of the city.
• The city farm contributes to an awareness of the nature and education to the environment. The animals are visible every day between 8 am and 20 hours (Iris Farm).

• Traditional markets: every Thursday morning instead Magendie, and Saturday morning place Aristide Briand.
• Markets in old books and used every first Saturday of the month, from 10 to 18, on the market square, Place Aristide Briand.
• Printemps des Hauts de Garonne: March / April.
• Festival of the comic: "Bubbles in High Garonne" in March.
• Sports Festival: in June
• Neighbours Day - Residents Party: May.
• Youth Festival: May.
• Day Guinguettes: in June
• Festival Summer Games: in June
• Feast of Winter: December.

Church of St. Martin in the old town

Monday 4 June Day Night Min. 13°C - Max. 21°C

Tuesday 5 June Day Night Min. 9°C - Max. 21°C

Wednesday 6 June Day Night Min. 15°C - Max. 27°C

Le Bateau Lavoir Le Bouscat Le Bateau Lavoir. Is the culmination of two great careers in luxury hotels and catering. Valerie and Laurent Costes enfn have realized their dream, creating a place harmoniously blending... Located 4.6 km from Lormont From 40 € to 65 € per person

Espace Tillac Le JB Ambarès-et-Lagrave Restaurant open all year. For lunch every day. The evening from Thursday to Saturday (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday by appointment only) - refined and inventive cuisine prepared by Jacques... Located 4.6 km from Lormont From 25 € to 55 € per person

La Table de Ken Mérignac In a cozy lounge very ken table offers a menu full of enticing flavors granted the pleasure of the Chief. Whether it's menus: ocean, land and sea or the map or the menu discovery, seduced... Located 11.1 km from Lormont From 25 € to 60 € per person

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Maison d'Amarante   Bordeaux Located in the heart of Bordeaux's throw from the Place de la Victoire. Quiet garden. Located 6.8 km from Lormont

Château lavergne dulong     9.3 Montussan Located 15 minutes from Bordeaux and 20 minutes from St Emilion, Chateau Lavergne Dulong is a family estate for 3 generations. Sylvie dulong, winemaker and owner greets you with a smile... Located 6.8 km from Lormont From 135 € to 170 € the double room

Les seraphines     8.3 Bordeaux A few steps from the tram, from the heart of city, its monuments and restaurants, in a quiet street, Les Seraphines welcome you. Our house, offers you in the business district Mériadeck,... Located 6.9 km from Lormont From 95 € to 98 € the double room

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Gîte Saint Leu Artigues-près-Bordeaux Duplex Apartment 70 m² totally independent, adjoining the owners house. Parking, garden, terrace, veranda, traditional environment and qualité. Grande bedroom 2 pers with wash/dressingroom,... Located 3.7 km from Lormont 380 € per week

Appartement meublé avec terrasse privati Bordeaux Ideally located, Very peaceful, Tastefully decorated, large terrace of 8m², completely renovated, near a large park, the town center, the docks of Bordeaux. Bed linen and towels pr... Located 5.4 km from Lormont 550 € per week

Grand T1 bis 40m² centre historique Bordeaux Nice apartment of 40m², very clear and fully renovated located in the center of Bordeaux, rue Saint-Rémi, in the old Saint-Pierre, at 1 minute walk of the Quays and its magnificent... Located 5.8 km from Lormont From 380 € to 480 € per week

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P'tit Dej Hotel Lormont      7.2 Lormont P'tit Dej Hotel Lormont offers comfortable and affordable guestrooms perfect for an overnight stay. It is located near the tramway and the motorway interchange. Guests will enjoy flat-screen... Located in Lormont Room from 37 €

Kyriad Bordeaux Lormont      8.2 Lormont Only 10 minutes from Bordeaux city centre by tram and 20 minutes from the airport and the train station; enjoy this fully renovated and air-conditioned 2-star hotel, which has everything... Located in Lormont Room from 51 €

Premiere Classe Bordeaux Est Lormont     7.1 Lormont Located in Lormont, this Premiere Classe Hotel is a 15-minute drive from central Bordeaux. It is easily accessible by the A10 motorway and offers air-conditioned accommodation. Guest... Located in Lormont Room from 29 €

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