Lorient, Maritime commune in southern Brittany, France.
Lorient is a port city on the southern coast of Brittany where the Scorff and Blavet rivers meet the Atlantic Ocean. The urban area spreads across both banks of these waterways and covers several peninsulas and protected bays.
The city began in 1666 as the home port of the French East India Company, which equipped ships here for the spice trade. During World War II, German forces built a submarine shelter that still stands today, while large parts of the old town were destroyed.
The Festival Interceltique in Lorient gathers performers and artists from Celtic nations, presenting music, dance, and traditions from Brittany and beyond.
The Keroman fishing port facilities rank among the busiest in France and give visitors a view of daily harbor operations. Many postwar streets follow a grid pattern that makes finding your way around the center straightforward.
The reinforced concrete submarine shelter survived heavy bombing raids during the war with little damage. This complex was later converted into a visitor center that shows the city's role in the Atlantic conflict.
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