Morbihan district, Brittany, France

Places to visit near Lorient

Lorient is a town in Morbihan district, Brittany, France, home to about 58,112 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 51 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 7 beaches & coast and 3 museums. The must-see places are Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly (2 km), Parc du Château du Diable (4 km) and Citadelle de Port-Louis (5 km).

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Lorient, Brittany
Lorient, Morbihan district, Brittany, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lorient at a glance

Location
Morbihan district, Brittany, France
Population
about 58,112
Coordinates
47.7459° N, 3.3664° W
Places within 50 km
96 (96 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Lorient

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lorient: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Lorient

115 churches within 100 km of Lorient. The closest is Chapelle Sainte-Anne Et Son Calvaire (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lorient

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lorient. The closest is Citadelle de Port-Louis (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Lorient

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lorient. The closest is Plage de Bellangenet (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Lorient

9 museums within 100 km of Lorient. The closest is Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lorient

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lorient. The closest is Les Terres de Nataé (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Lorient

5 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Lorient. The closest is Groix (18 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Lorient

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lorient
  2. 2 km Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly · museum, Morbihan
  3. 3 km Citadelle de Port-Louis · heritage site, Morbihan
  4. 3 km Fort de Porh-Puns · fort, Morbihan
  5. 9 km Chapelle Sainte-Anne Et Son Calvaire · church, Morbihan
  6. 8 km Parc du Château du Diable · park, Morbihan
  7. 4 km Back to Lorient

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From travellers near Lorient

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How to reach Lorient

    All places near Lorient by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lorient by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches51115Chapelle Sainte-Anne Et Son Calvaire (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2978Citadelle de Port-Louis (5 km)
    Beaches & coast715Plage de Bellangenet (18 km)
    Museums39Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Les Terres de Nataé (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves25Groix (18 km)
    Parks22Parc du Château du Diable (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Grand Menhir Brisé d'Er Grah (46 km)
    Caves01Grotte de l'Apothicairerie (54 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lac de Guerlédan (70 km)

    Lorient: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lorient?

    Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly (museum, about 2 km), Parc du Château du Diable (park, about 4 km), Citadelle de Port-Louis (heritage site, about 5 km), Chapelle Sainte-Anne Et Son Calvaire (church, about 6 km), Fort de Porh-Puns (fort, about 8 km), Chapelle Saint-Gunthiern de Locoyarn (church, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lorient?

    96 places on Spotwander: 51 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 7 beaches & coast, 3 museums, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest church to Lorient?

    Chapelle Sainte-Anne Et Son Calvaire, about 6 km by road; Chapelle Saint-Gunthiern de Locoyarn (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lorient?

    Citadelle de Port-Louis, about 5 km by road; Fort de Porh-Puns (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Lorient?

    Plage de Bellangenet, about 18 km by road; Phare de Pen-Men (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lorient?

    Start in Lorient, visit Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly, then Citadelle de Port-Louis, then Fort de Porh-Puns, then Chapelle Sainte-Anne Et Son Calvaire, then Parc du Château du Diable, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lorient?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Lorient

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lorient’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lorient on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.