Lorient Airport is located in South Brittany France. The airport directly serves the city of South Brittany and surrounding regions. Distance from Lorient Airport to the west of Lorient is about 8 kilometers on the South Brittany coastal E60 Motorway. Passengers arriving at the Lorient Airport can connect directly to their destinations in the north west of Brest as well as to the locations in the south west of Nantes.
Many holiday travelers to France make it a point to include Lorient in their itinerary. The Lorient Airport is a busy transportation hub as it caters to arriving tourists directly headed towards the inviting shores of the coastline. Since a majority of popular places and hotels in the town has been just within a short driving distance from the airport many travelers prefer to make their onward travel arrangements at the airport. Lorient Airport has made it possible for passengers to hire cars for the duration of their stay through the rental car agency counters located in the arrival terminal. There is also a café and an ATM placed within the terminal for the benefit of passengers.
Lorient is a beautiful historical city dating back to the 18th century. It is famous as a sailing resort town with a range of attractive hot spots spread along the coastal line of south Brittany. The town came under severe attack during World War II as it was a major port hub in the region. The attacks also laid siege to some of the important historical buildings in the area with some of them being totally destroyed.
Despite such hardships the city still retains its old world charm and is a terrific base for exploring the lovely coastal region. Visits to architectural sites that survived the ravages of war, including the watchtower, Maison de L Imprimeur and historical museum are fascinating ways to spend your afternoons during a visit to Lorient.
Some of the most scenic areas in the region are accessed by ferry boat. However, to head towards the sunny and sandy beaches the best mode of travelling in the city is via a rental car. A hire car provides you with greater mobility to plan your trip including as many places of interest as you want. While beach buffs would enjoy heading towards La Plage de Perillo or La Plage de La Falais the outdoor adventure types would thrive on a visit to Scorff Valley with its many hiking trails.
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