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More than 100 kilometres of coastline, an island that

sparkles with garnets, white sandy beaches, cliffs, pebbles,

wild creaks, preserved valleys, a naturally welcoming

environment, sailing in all its guises, festivals and museums

everywhere… Who on earth would think of coming to spend

their holidays in Lorient Bretagne Sud?

Alone, as a couple, with family or friends... Why choose

a non-tourist destination? To experience the friendly

welcome, the rare diversity of landscapes, outdoor activities

or water sports? You hesitate? Not to worry. You don’t need

to answer. In any event, you’ll be like everyone else! You’ll

come, just for pleasure. Not by choice.

For you, Lorient Bretagne Sud lifts a veil on its many gems.

First one, then another. You’ll get the bug. It’s all over.

Welcome to Lorient Bretagne Sud!

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Lorient Bretagne Sud has a very

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over the 100 km of its coastline.

Fresh or salt water shape the region

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The bay, an original environment

The bay is usually defined as a body of water opening out onto the sea. But the bay of Lorient is so much more than that! It represents a particularly dynamic interface between the ebbing and flowing saltwater of the ocean and the freshwater of the rivers Scorff and Blavet. The meeting of these two universes has shaped an exceptional landscape where, in all

ages, sailors have stopped off to shelter from the angry moods of Mother Nature.Discovering the bay on foot, by bike or by boat. 29 km, about 7½ hours excluding boat crossings. Detailed map available from tourist offices or www.lorientbretagnesudtourisme.fr and www.lorient-agglo.fr.

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Captivating countrysideLong gone is the time when dirt floors lay in thatched cottages. Today, the countryside is attractive, beautiful, wild and relaxing... at least for city-dwellers. Country houses play more than a backseat role. They are now front of stage. Young people are moving into the countryside, bringing a little of the town with them. Little by little, distances grow shorter and the generations go on. Some country areas are slowly dying. Ours have found a second life.

Tamed (almost) valleysLorient Bretagne Sud is a large plateau sloping down to the sea and rising to the north in successive tiers. The highest point in the region is north of Bubry (177 m). The agricultural plateau is chiselled by a multitude of valleys giving the relief a certain dynamic. The valleys can reach a depth of one hundred metres with cliffs and scree. This is the case on the Scorff between Plouay and Guilligomarc'h, and on the Blavet between Baud and Quistinic. As such, the landscape of the hinterland has been preserved, with authentic and even wild fauna and flora.

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Remarkable islandsAbout six kilometres from the mainland lies the island of Groix. Also known as the "garnet of the Morbihan", it offers the discerning visitor a wide variety of landscapes: white or red sandy beaches (the red is due to real grains of garnet), the largest convex beach in Europe, intimate creeks, cliffs and several kilometers of walking trails... Alongside this jewel, other more discrete islands are worth a detour: Kerner island and the bird sanctuary of Gâvres, the island of Sainte-Catherine in Locmiquélic, Minazen on the river Blavet, Locastel in Inzinzac-Lochrist... Unfortunately, the island of Saint-Michel in the middle of the bay is reserved for the French Navy commandos.

A green oasis In the countryside and in the town, greenery is never far away. In the town, there are green avenues where trees grow and the animals can move seamlessly from one to the next. In the valleys of the countryside, woodland and forest welcome hikers, families and mushroom hunters. To each his own little oasis.

No beach is alike There's one for every time and every mood! A very long beach of white sand populated by families on a Sunday. A discrete little creek for Monday. Another far less accessible for Tuesday. A beach on the banks of the Blavet for Wednesday as the kids want to go kayaking. Red sands for Thursday. A white sandy convex beach, the largest in Europe, for Friday. A quiet little cove in the bay for Saturday. Let’s we start again.

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... You will discover 5000 years of history

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From the stone art erected at the dawn of time to contemporary architecture, the history of Lorient Bretagne Sud Tourisme has been engraved in stone for 5000 years. Whether it is carved in rock, granite or concrete, evoking prayer with its numerous chapels and abbeys, labour with

its windmills and washhouses, or seafaring adventures with its citadels and ship builders' mansions, or even the Reconstruction following the disaster of the Second World War, this open book narrates the rich past of a territory intimately connected to the sea.

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EDENOn 16th June 2011, the national prize-giving ceremony for the EDEN competition (European Destination of ExcelleNce) rewarded the work of Lorient Agglomération for converting the former submarine base.Following the departure of the navy and its shipbuilding department from the Keroman base in 1997, the whole region came together with the State services to protect this strongly symbolic venue charged with history. Reflections led to the creation of an ambitious project including the nautical and service industries, leisure and tourism and the architectural heritage, with as a central theme the interactions between Man and the Sea and promotion of Lorient's know-how in this domain.Today, four major poles have developed around the theme of the sea:

Tourism and architectural heritage including the Eric Tabarly sailing museum (a museum devoted to sailing and innovation), the Flore submarine (a museum telling the history of Lorient and the submarine base) and the Tour Davis (a space devoted to discovering rescue).

The economy with a village of companies working in the nautical sector.

Offshore racing, the home port for major teams. Events, a venue for major events.

Today, renamed "Lorient La Base", the site is a district that fits perfectly into the urban fabric. One could even be forgiven for almost forgetting its military past... Almost, as the imposing concrete bunkers built during the Second World War stand as a stark permanent reminder of the exceptional historical nature of this architectural masterpiece!

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French India CompanyLorient is the India Company and the India Company is Lorient! Under the management of Colbert from 1661-1662, exploratory mission along the Atlantic and Channel coasts were conducted to find sites for creating stopovers and shipyards. After looking at Bayonne and Paimboeuf, the India Company opted for Le Havre for a while. But finally, it was Port-Louis in south Brittany that was designated in June 1666. The influence of the Duc de la Meilleraye, governor of Brittany and Port-Louis, and who started the Madagascar company, had something to do with this choice. The maritime area downstream of the Blavet and Scorff river estuaries were perfect for the largest ships of the time. It is protected from the prevailing westerlies by the island of Groix. Its access channel is monitored by a citadel built at the end of the 16th century. Its opening onto the Atlantic is less exposed to attacks from the English and the Dutch than the Channel.

Finally, it was close to the military ports of Brest and Rochefort, and the major commercial port of Nantes. Around the port's enclosure housing the company's infrastructure, workers started to built dwellings, initially rudimentary. The town of Lorient was born and grew rapidly throughout the 18th century. In 2016, the town of Lorient celebrates 350 years of existence!

The Offshore racing clusterMod 70, maxi-trimaran, 60-foot, Class 40, maxi-80, mini 6.50, Mumm 30’… At the height of the season, the Offshore racing hub can bring over fifty boats on its extensive waters. Installed at Lorient La Base (the former submarine base), Lorient's offshore racing hub is an unceasing hive of activity. The formula 1's of the seas are dry-docked, launched, raced and trained around the world flying the flag of their home port. Now, some of the biggest skipper names in offshore racing can be found in Lorient: Alain Gautier, Franck Cammas, Armel Le Cléac’h, Jean-Pierre Dick, Jérémie Beyou, Isabelle Joschke, Yann Eliès, Tanguy de Lamotte, Alan Roura, Bertrand de Broc, Sébastien Josse, Charles Caudrelier... A dedicated structure supports this dynamic cluster: Lorient Grand Large hosts and organises national and international sailing events that start or end in Lorient (Volvo Ocean Race, Solitaire du Figaro, Tour de France à la Voile, Edhec, Tour de Bretagne à la Voile, Lorient-Horta solo, the Grand Large, etc.) They also offer training courses for skippers to help them to optimise their racing performance.

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A town labelled for "Art and History"

On 16th March 2006, Lorient officially joined the prestigious club of towns of Art and History*. It is recognition of Lorient’s heritage but also of the town’s efforts to raise its population’s awareness of architecture and town planning.Without its inhabitants, Lorient could almost certainly have died with the French India Company, the massive bombardments, the fishing crisis or the departure of the Navy... Instead, they

stood strong. Better even, they embraced their heritage. And were rewarded with the label Town of Art and History. It was not the "old stones" or a specific sector that received the attention of the Ministry and the national committee of the Towns of Art and History. It was the whole territory, 1 400 hectares and all its periods of history. This is specific to Lorient.On Liberation, the whole town needed rebuilding. This was a time of wooden shelters and urgency. Quickly however, the architects moved in and erected buildings that were quite ahead of their time and that remain remarkable to this day. Over the years, the town was shaped by some big names, such as Roland Castro for the République district. Architecture is still very much alive in the town centre with the new Le Moustoir quarter but also on the outskirts of the town (Kervénanec, Keryado, etc.).

* The label Town of Art and History was created in 1985 by the ministry for Culture and Communication. It is awarded to recognise ta town’s policy for managing and promoting cultural heritage.

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1st French fishing port (by value of sales)The myth of the tiny Breton fishing port is not exactly upheld by the national flagship that is the fishing port of Lorient.

In 2016, for the fourth year running, the port of Lorient Keroman ranked first among French ports in value ahead of Boulogne-sur-Mer (first by weight)! The leading position can be explained mainly by the excellent use of the seafood produce rather than by the weights landed. It is a result of modernisation of all the port facilities which started in 2006-2007. For example, during the year 2013, Lorient Agglomération and the Region of Brittany helped to develop the port by jointly funding investment in studies to renovate and upgrade the 36 bays in the seafood terminal, an essential logistics tool in the sale of seafood products.At the same time, Lorient continued to support the fishing sector by funding the creation of the association Blue Fish, to promote sustainable and responsible fishing, especially in European bodies.

Michelin-starred gastronomyThis is not the place to shamelessly advertise our favourite gastronomic restaurants. A question of integrity. However, to get your mouth watering, we can provide you with a few nicely seasoned arguments. Here, the whole gamut of gastronomy is proudly represented: from local restaurants to the haute-cuisine of Gault & Millau and the Guide Michelin, the Bottin Gourmand and the guide Champérard... From the traditional crêpe to the experimental gastronomic dish, an ultra-fresh seafood platter or Maki langoustines in the countryside. All our chefs, without exception share the same passion: working with fresh produce and a net preference for seafood products! Every day in our region, artisans are inventing the treats of tomorrow!

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An exceptional spot! More than half a century of existence gives a certain amount of experience, and obviously, a solid background in boating, both in teaching young people and organising regattas.This is the strength of the Centre Nautique de Lorient (CNL): Closely combining tradition and technology, teaching and performance, social actions and services for skippers. A first in Lorient Bretagne Sud: From 22nd to 29th July 2017, the CNL is organising the European Techno 293 Bic championships, an international windsurfing competition for the under 17’s, bringing together the world’s elite in this discipline. Among them are probably the future Olympic windsurfing champions… The Kerguelen sailing centre (CNK), a showcase for sailing (in South Brittany), was the first winner of the "French sailing school of the year" trophy in 2015. A prize awarded by the French Sailing Federation to support and encourage sailing in all its forms and dimensions. Thousands of school children and holiday makers have made their first tacks tasting the salty delights between Kerguelen beach and the straits of Groix

since the school was created in 1991. Over the years, the sailing school has grown to become the first in France in terms of student numbers. And the 2015 results confirm this leading rank. In total, Sellor Nautisme and its various sailing schools welcome almost 25 000 budding sailors every year for its range of activities, including 3 000 primary school pupils from the agglomeration's towns to be initiated in sailing and kayak. This dynamic is supported by a wide range of activities (sailing, sea kayak, wave-ski, stand-up paddle, wind surfing, sea-walking, outdoor fitness, etc.). The creation of the offshore racing hub at Lorient La Base in the 2000's, just a few yards from the CNK was therefore no surprise.

Spices in fact first landed in Lorient during the 17th century thanks to the French East India Company. For a long time reserved for the elite, little by little they were adopted by the wider population. So much so that in the

19th century, one gentleman Gosse, a pharmacist from Lorient, decided to compose his own mix of spices to go with lobster. Kari Gosse remains a delight for gourmets and is still sold in some pharmacies.

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The least expensive cruisein the world

Illustrated by the marina in Port-Louis, many measures have been taken to prevent the environmental damage caused by human and nautical activities.Sorting of waste, clean careening area, water filtering before discharge into the sea, remote water leak monitoring, biodiversity controls, etc. Today ISO 14 001 certified, Port-Louis offers boat owners an environmentally-friendly port. Among

the main environmental monitoring measures implemented is a PBI (port biodiversity index) protocol. In partnership with the Université Bretagne Sud, heads of marinas developed a protocol used to better understand the biodiversity in port waters and how it tends to evolve in this particular environment. In 2013, this was the first analysis of its kind in France.

Locmiquélic-Lorient: 7 minutes by batobus! Everyone can avail of the cheapest cruise in the world. For the price of a bus ticket, i.e. €1.45 you can take a cruise across the bay. Entirely pollution-free. In November 2014, Lorient was rewarded for the launch of its zero CO2 emission boat taking passengers between Lorient and Locmiquélic. Ar Vag Tredan ("electric boat" in Breton) rapidly stood out from the 39 other applications selected for its "innovative design for a better service for citizens".

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A piece of coastline returned to natureSometimes, faced with nature's furies, the best policy is to lie low. Following some especially violent winter storms, a vast programme of studies and work to protect the coast was implemented, particularly on the most sensitive beaches. For example, the Kerguelen coastline protection project meets the dual objective of preventing the risk of marine submersion and preserving this highly sensitive natural environment. Strengthening of the back of the dune with additional sand, a marked pathway and reinforcement of the dune - these measures already seem to represent a set of long-lasting solutions that will limit the effects of natural erosion and maintain a protection against the sea.

Green pathwaysEventually, 250 km of cycle tracks will crisscross the region, 30% of which are already in place. This is the case for the pedestrian/cycle path installed between Guidel-Plages and Kerroc'h (8.5 km), to mention but one. Inaugurated in 2007, this path has been described by the French association for cycle paths and green pathways "This magnificent Green Pathway has been built in a protected natural site, along the ocean, its beaches and rocky shores, between Guidel-Plages and Kerroc'h, west of Lorient. The route offers superb views as it follows the coastline overlooking the ocean on the beach side, where cars parked previously. This is a breathtaking route, unique in France, and a model on how to reclaim a public space for walkers and cyclists. " Sounds good, no?

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Waste sorting, protection of water and biodiversityWhat do Milan, San Francisco and Lorient have in common? In these three towns, the inhabitants have three separate rubbish collection bins: a recycling bin, one for general household waste and a third especially for organic waste. In the United States, San Francisco recycles or composts almost 80% of the waste it collects. In Italy, Milan sorts and recycles 50% of its rubbish. In France, Lorient stands out as an example. It is the largest town, covered 100% by separate collection of organic waste, enabling it to reach a recovery rate of over 50%. The political will to favour waste recovery over landfill has been very favourably received by the population,

very respectful of the sorting rules. Result: a Lorient inhabitant produces on average 354 kg of waste per year compared to 596 kg for the French average.Integrated water management in line with sustainable agriculture, European programmes for sustainable development, the fight against coastal erosion and the risks of marine submersion... These are all issues requiring strong, coordinated action. In our region, all stakeholders (farmers, fishermen, politicians, citizens, etc.) are trying in their own way to preserve water resources to effectively fight pollution and in particular the proliferation of green algae.

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Lorient, the home portof Tara Expéditions

In November 2014, after a seven-month study into microplastic pollution in the Mediterranean, Tara returned to Lorient amid a weekend of events and special encounters! To thunderous applause, the scientific schooner made a triumphant entrance to its home port for the sixth year running. In 2016, the orange boat is off for its tenth scientific mission across the oceans of the globe.

Organic and local produce

Lorient's central kitchen serving the canteens of public establishments and schools offers several organic meals per week. When they are not entirely organic, these meals are partly comprised of food from organic agriculture and/or local produce. Buying directly from producers to make healthy,

varied meals, is something Lorient's consumers request loudly. Local agriculture and community networks created a specific website to meet this demand by citizens: www.produits-fermiers-paysdelorient.com

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Groix and the Natura 2000 sites "Rivière Laïta, Pointe du Talud, the lakes of Le Loc’h and Lannénec", "Island of Groix", "Rivers Scorff and Sarre, Forest of Pont Calleck", "Dunes of Gâvres: "Quiberon and its associated wetlands", "Bay of Lorient" and "Bats of the Morbihan' (protection of bat habitat). Lorient has six Natura 2000 sites the most important of which is the island of Groix. Belonging to the European network of protected natural sites, these remarkable environments have been identified for the rarity or fragility of wild species, animals or plants and their natural environments. Recognition of the singular environmental nature of these sites leads their managers to set specific targets defining the measures required to protect them.

The Lorient cabbage is a local variety. Originally from Lombardy, this Milan cabbage probably crossed with a Vaugirard variety, became the "Lorient cabbage" or "Kaol an Oriant" in the 1890's.It was highly significant in the agricultural economy of the Lorient region from 1900 to 1980, as it was sent to all the major French markets such as Paris and Nantes, and even to Alsace and Germany for making sauerkraut. Of course, it also supplied the local market. Today, around twenty producers still grow the Lorient cabbage to supply local markets.

The TriskellStrongly committed to protecting the environment and to sustainable development, Lorient has long since implemented a clean public transport network, called Triskell. Now buses have their own traffic lane and priority over other vehicles,

except for bicycles which share these protected lanes. At the same time, other measures to limit cars in the town have been taken (parking on the outskirts, 30 kph zones, encouragement for soft modes of transport, etc.).

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Quality of life

The FIL

To the question, "is conviviality a characteristic of Lorient Bretagne Sud?", the Belgian actor François Damiens replies spontaneously: "I like Bretons. They are discrete, proud and independent like the Belgians and the Corsicans. No one ever bothers me here. People just say hello, without the razzmatazz. It suits me as I don't much like talking either. Unlike the Club Med, we don't jump into each others' arms and make friends immediately. Only time makes friends. And I find that right!" Anything to add?

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The Lorient Interceltic Festival or FIL is an event where everyone including the inhabitants loves to go. Every year for over forty-five years, around 70 000 people come and party in the streets of Lorient. There are the amateurs (often enlightened and sometimes quite expert) of Celtic culture and music, but there are also the curious tourists and lovers of life who are just looking for fun... One small detail: the FIL won the prize for the Best Urban Festival in 2014, 2015 and 2016 (out of 69 selected). And you, what are you doing in August?

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Festivals andcultural events

The Interceltic Festival is not the only cultural event for the inhabitants of Lorient Bretagne Sud! Others include: Avis de Temps Fort (festival of street art, Rive gauche), Les Insolents and Les Indisciplinées (Contemporary music, Lorient), Festival Polignac (classical music, Guidel), fête de l’Humanité (Lanester), fête des Menhirs (party, Languidic), Terres fertiles (party, Lanvaudan), Grand Prix de Plouay (bicycle race, Plouay), Festival International du Film Insulaire (Groix)… This list is intentionally limited. It's up to you to discover what else is on.

Quality educational facilities LORIENT LA BASE

The former converted sub-marine base today houses an offshore racing hub (team buildings, workshops and pontoons), a subma-rine, a museum, a village of companies specialising in the nautical sector and of course, the remarkably preserved historical site itself, built by the Germans during the Second World War.

ThE ERIc TABARLY SAILINg MuSEuM

A building entirely devoted to the world of offshore ra-cing and Eric Tabarly.A unique venue to learn about sailing techniques and spend a fun moment experiencing the true sen-sations of immersion.

LE FLORE SuBMARINE

A former French submarine open to the public where Ger-man u-boats used to be.

An exceptional visit inside a usually stealthy war machine.

ThE SuBMARINERS' MuSEuM

A visit essential for understanding the daily life of submariners. The Tour Davis was built by the Germans and is still operational. It was used until 1997 by submariners to simulate emergency evacuation procedures.

ThE zOO

In a fabulously green setting of 12 hectares, Pont-Scorff zoo houses over 600 animals of 120 different species. During the holiday periods, nighttime visits and events are also organised.

ThE PORT-LOuIS cITADEL

This is one of the most beautiful on the French coast. This is an impres-sive edifice, marked by the events of Breton his-tory from the 16th and 17th centuries. From the top of the ramparts, visitors can

get a unique panorama over the bay of Lorient and the island of Groix. The citadel houses the East India Company mu-seum and the National Marine museum with in particular a beautiful collection of ships, weapons and historical models.

VILLAgE DE POuL FETAN

Since 1985, Poul-Fetan (the foun-tain washhouse in Breton) is an association that animates the village with a team that tries to reintroduce old animal breeds and promote ancestral know-how. More than just a museum, there are shows to explain the daily life of peasants in lower Brittany in the 19th century.

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On the banks of the river Scorff, this is an educational facility entirely devoted to the world of the salmon.

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Originally breeding war-horses, the Hennebont stud is the cradle of the Breton carthorse. While their activity has evolved over time, it remains dense: training, working stallions, horse-riding club, horse-drawn carriage tours, tourist visits, saddle-making... And horse shows! Within its walls, an exhibition reveals a past and present telling of the history between humans and horses.

ThE TISSERIE

This is a museum devoted to the history of weaving around the world (Bran-dérion)

ThE OLD IRONwORKS MuSEuM

Films, testimonies, collections of tools, objects and documents tel-ling the daily life of thousands of Breton peasant families who be-came iron workers in the 1860's... discover the experience and tech-niques learned in workshops ma-king sheet steel for the canning factories in Brittany and France.

LA MAISON DE L’îLE KERNER

On the banks of the Gâvres inland sea, a museum presenting the various ecosystems living on this exceptional ornithological site.

The Service d'Animation de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine

The Service d’Animation de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine (SAAP) is housed in the Hôtel Gabriel, in the Enclos du Port, the birthplace of the town of Lorient. This is where, in 1666, the headquarters of the East India Company set up and where the first ship was built: the Soleil d'Orient. Today, the SAAP offers a varied programme of cultural visits and a highly enriching table interpreting the town.

Sport for allIn 1926, not far from the fishing port, Lorient Football Club was born. The Merlus celebrated 90 years in 2016 and have been delighting fans in league 1 continuously for more than ten years. Rare for such a small club! Alongside the footballers, the basketball players from CEP Lorient will now be showing off their talents in Nationale 1. Normally, it is the professional clubs who provide the spectacle not forgetting Lanester Handball, Garde du Voeu Hennebont table tennis or the cyclist Warren Barguill (Giant-Alpecin)... In exceptional periods,

Lorient welcomes a stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race (crewed round-the-world race), the Brittany surfing cup in Guidel or the largest trimaran in the world (Spindrift 2) trying to beat the Trophée Jules Verne record... When it's not the Tour de France stopping off, its a game in the triathlon championships! And new athletes are winning our hearts: the Morues. They joyfully won the roller derby in Lorient and have seen growing notoriety. In any event, there is always a premium sporting event going on.

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The times when south

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Lorient Bretagne Sud.

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"Central" position of the Lorient region

Ranked third in Brittany by the number of inhabitants (205 000) after Rennes and Brest, the Lorient region today includes twenty-five towns and villages and has fought tooth and nail to preserve its amenities and develop new ones. Its entrepreneurial, cultural and sporting spirit attracts people

from miles around. Lorient town lies at the heart of the borough, offering efficient, well-designed and progressive infrastructure. Other towns in the agglomeration link to the regions of Auray and Vannes to the east, to Quimperlé and Quimper in the west, and to central Brittany to the north.

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Cruiser We regularly see them heading into port. Huge cruise liners tie up at the commercial port releasing their load of tourists into the town. Americans, Russians, French, etc. all disembark to the tunes of the pipes and the rhythms of traditional dances. A welcome stopover for these long-haul travellers.

PlaneLorient is also served by the airport of Lann-Bihoué. Four lights daily leave for Paris during the week, and two at the weekend. To meet the business community's needs, the first flight takes off at 6.30 am arriving 75 minutes later. Perfect timing to get to the office. Other regular and seasonal flights are also available to Lyon (the largest European hub), London (UK) and Porto (Portugal) for example.

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By trainIn 1812, getting from Lorient to Paris took 8 days by horse. In 1827 when the Lorient train station opened, it only took 21¼ hours. On 17th May next, Lorient will be inaugurating its new train station. New modern and ultra-functional buildings will mark the start of a new era: the arrival of High-Speed Trains. Lorient will now only be less than three hours from Paris! This new station will also mark a new beginning for the whole district, renamed “Lorient Odyssée”. When complete, future travellers will move directly from their TGV seats to the lively streets of the town centre and will be able to avail of numerous services offered by the Multimodal Terminal (regional trains, bus networks, boat links, bicycles, etc.).

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hospitality, conviviality,

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Numerous, high-quality facilities

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Ideally located in Brittany with its highways and airport... Lorient Bretagne Sud has the largest range of hotels in the Morbihan with 1 500 rooms in 45 establishments. This wide offering includes accommodation from Club (Belambra "Les

Portes de l'Océan), to residences and prestigious 4-star hotels.Lorient Bretagne Sud also avails of excellent facilities for teams and events.

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And the force of 3° Ouest

Available for you...

Organising a meeting, seminar, event or congress? Nothing could be easier with 3° Ouest (member of Morbihan Affaires). The "Business" department at Lorient Bretagne Sud Tourisme, your single point of contact, can deal with it all.You are just a phone call away from organising your turnkey event according to your needs, your target, your goals and your budget! Our two specialist advisers in business tourism will help you to build a perfectly designed project availing of the "Office de Tourisme" guarantee.

Lorient Bretagne Sud Tourisme is at your service: To help you design your project To analyse your needs and offer new, sometimes unexpected ideas

To offer a tailor-made solution To make available a personalised hotel booking management tool

To support and assist you during your event. Alongside Lorient Bretagne Sud Tourisme, there are over 100 business tourism and events specialists available in the region. They work all year round to improve the existing offer and find new ideas, new venues and new partners.

Service 3°Ouest+33(0)2 97 84 77 87 – +33(0)6 60 02 61 18www.3degresouest.fr

An exhibition centre: 4 halls and 12 000 m² of exhibition space

A congress centre right in the town centre: 500 to 800-seat auditorium and 1 000 m² of exhibition space

Moustoir stadium 18 000 seats and reception rooms Lorient Football club (FcL): 100-seat auditorium, salons and exhibition hall

hennebont national stud: reception and meeting room Belambra: 10 meeting rooms and one assembly hall, 900 beds

2 splendid golf courses One of the most beautiful areas of water on the Atlantic coastline

One of the largest nautical centres in France for your team-building events

The site of Lorient La Base (former submarine base) with the Eric Tabarly sailing museum: 130-seat auditorium, private reception and meeting rooms...

The most beautiful racing yachts in the world More than 100 proposed leisure activities, at the seaside, in the valleys)

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Listen, inform, design...

The 22 professionals at

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Their only mission: to meet

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24 hours a day.

Carefully prepared information and advice

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Before, we spoke of tourist agents. That was before. Now, we speak of regional experts. This is not just a detail. Our permanent professional hospitality staff are on hand all year round to handle all offers in the region. Considerable intelligence is done to ensure customers get the best offer and advice. Our advisers are not just there to hand out brochures, but to listen, understand and suggest suitable and personalised products.With in-depth knowledge of service providers and the region, our advisers are able to rapidly design modular and sometimes unexpected packages on request. They can also easily coordinate the services of several partners in tourist development.

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Daily mission

Expertise 2.0

To meet new needs, Lorient Bretagne Sud Tourisme uses the latest generation of agents, efficient digital tools and soon a travelling agency. In the meantime, our holiday advisers are always there in the office to inform the inhabitants and visitors to Lorient Bretagne Sud in several languages. Recently renovated agencies have been designed to distribute information via all existing tools (publications and digital). Visitors can comfortably discover all the places and activities and book transport or accommodation. There is a choice between speaking to a holiday advisor or looking for information independently on a tablet made available, free wifi, brochures, promotional videos, etc.Lorient Bretagne Sud Tourisme offers 24-hour, continuously updated information via its website (www.lorientbretagnesudtourisme.fr) and interactive terminals.

This is a first in France! The network of Tourist Information Relays (RIT) now set up in Lorient Bretagne Sud marks a new era in the availability of digital tools. Spread evenly throughout the region, this network will allow visitors to access up-to-date, permanent and reliable tourist information. Towns and villages, stations and tourist resorts are able to upload their local information at the right time thanks to:

Dynamic screens displaying permanent information Touch screens for 24-hour interactive information Tourist brochures Large-sized map Free, secure Wi-Fi

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Breizhbox®, carefully prepared ready-to-go packagesWith the Breizhbox®, Lorient Bretagne Sud Tourisme has done its utmost to give you the very best it has to offer. Created in 2009, these gift packs are now seven years old. The tourist offering proposed has been constantly refined and updated, offering custom packages.Culture, gastronomy, sport, history, sailing, the unusual... The four Breizhbox® available in 2017 offered 220 weekends and short-stay holidays for all tastes, all budgets and all ages, from 2 to 4 people (2 adults + 2 children or 4 adults). Each product has been selected and tested or visited by the Tourist Office agents and avail of a specific guarantee. The whole package is also guaranteed by the tourism professionals. By using the central reservation system, customers can be assured of a single point of contact with an in-depth knowledge of the products, the service providers and the region!Find all the Breizhbox® packages on www.breizh-box.fr

Sales: we take care of everything!As digital offers plenty of sales opportunities and 24-hour availability, the region's professionals have opened an innovative reservation solution.This system allows Lorient Bretagne Sud Tourisme partners to sell their services on the internet, by phone or in the agencies. (+33(0)2 97 84 78 00 - accueil@lorient-tourisme.fr)Lorient Bretagne Sud Tourisme has another considerable asset: everything can be bought and organised in the agency or online...

FOR PRIVATE INDIVIDuALS - Ticket office: events, museums, shows… Over 140 services and preferential rates.- Reservation: full or partial stays, tickets, accom-

modation, travel…- Breizhbox®: gift packs issued and managed by the

Tourist Office including 200 2-day / 1-night stays for 2 or even 4 people

www.breizh-box.fr- Tailor-made solutions: explain your needs and let

yourself be guided. We'll take care of everything! (Reservation system on +33 (0)297 847 800)

FOR gROuPS AND "BuSINESS" cLIENTELE - Leisure: schools, works councils, associations, travel

agencies…, we will build the stay you require with you.- Business: companies and local authorities of all sizes,

we can support and assist you with your project to make your event a resounding success.

Gurvan Caudal+33 (0)2 97 84 78 09gcaudal@lorient-tourisme.fr

Céline Madelaine+33 (0)2 97 84 77 89cmadelaine@lorient-tourisme.fr

Contacts

Lorient Bretagne Sud TourismeQuai de Rohan - 56100 LORIENT

www.lorientbretagnesudtourisme.fr

Press kit downloadable from www.lorientbretagnesudtourisme.fr/espace-pro/espace-presse.cfm