Lorient

Lorient is a commune and a seaport of Brittany, France, in the Morbihan département, of which it is a sous-préfecture. Population: city: 61,844; urban area: 186,144.

Miscellaneous

Lorient was the birthplace of Jules Simon (1814-1896), statesman and philosopher.

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Lorient is the home of a major Celtic music festival, the Festival Interceltique.

Related Topics:
Celtic music - Festival Interceltique

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Twin towns

• Galway, Ireland
• Vigo, Spain
• Wirral, England
• Ventspils, Latvia
• Ludwigshafen, Germany
• Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic