Lorient, France

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Lorient (Brittany) Pop: 62,400

Lorient is a commune/seaport that welcomes the rivers Scorff and Blavet. Both empty into the Atlantic Ocean there.

During WW II it was the German's preeminent submarine base on the Atlantic.

Yet another city that was architecturally devastated during World War II, Lorient re-emerged with current features reminiscent of the 1950's.

Maritime activities and tourism dominate the city's economy.

Attractions in Lorient:

• The Festival Interceltique de Lorient ( major Celtic music festival)

• The former German submarine base of Keroman

• Port de Peche

• Yachting marinas

• Cite de la Voile

• Ferry cruise

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