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Lorient, France

Brittany · France

Lorient is a mid-size city in Brittany, France with a population of 58,112. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
58,112 Population 8,609/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
37.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,529 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$22,529 median income, 16.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$144,400 home value, $722/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population58,112
Density8,609/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,529
Unemployment16.1%
Poverty21.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$144,400
Rent$722
Housing Units23,245
Rent Burden29.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population58,112
Population Density8,609 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates47.7482°, -3.3718°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation37.0 inches (939 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,529

About Lorient

Lorient is a mid-size city in France (Brittany) with a population of 58,112. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Lorient is $22,529, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,487 business establishments.

Income: Lorient vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,529
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.1%
347% above France avg
Poverty Rate21.0%
69% above France avg
Establishments (County)3,487

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lorient is $144,400, 49% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $722 (38% below the national average of $1,163). There are 23,245 total housing units in the city. 29.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$144,400
49% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$722
38% below France avg
Rent Burden29.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units23,245

Property Tax

Climate in Lorient

Lorient has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.2°C), the coldest is Jan (8.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 782 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.2°C / 47°F 1.7° / 12.9° 73.7
Feb 9.2°C / 49°F 3.7° / 13.1° 61.9
Mar 10°C / 50°F 3.6° / 15.6° 60.5
Apr 11.6°C / 53°F 4.7° / 18.2° 49.5
May 14.5°C / 58°F 8.5° / 21.8° 39.7
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 11.7° / 26.9° 55.2
Jul 19.1°C / 66°F 13.8° / 27.7° 36.2
Aug 19.2°C / 67°F 14.3° / 28.4° 45.0
Sep 18°C / 64°F 12.4° / 25.5° 50.9
Oct 15.4°C / 60°F 10.6° / 19.5° 107.8
Nov 12.2°C / 54°F 5.6° / 16.5° 98.5
Dec 9.8°C / 50°F 3.3° / 14.2° 103.9
Lorient experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²)
Population Density8,609/sq mi
Coordinates47.7482°N, 3.3718°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

223 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 19, 2020.

Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 73 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 41 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 124 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 15 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 20 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 25 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 37 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 59 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 101 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 20 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 119 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 106 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 55 km
Sep 17, 1996 3 km NW of Soullans, France M3.6 150 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 136 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 100 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 106 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 87 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 26 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.4 in

Lorient has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 44°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Lorient

50+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire publique René Guy Cadou - - - -
École maternelle publique Nouvelle Ville - - - -
École primaire privée Sacré-Coeur - - - -
École primaire Merville - - - -
École primaire privée Sainte-Anne - - - -
École élémentaire publique Kermélo - - - -
École élémentaire publique Lanveur Kerjulaude - - - -
École maternelle publique Lanveur Kerjulaude - - - -
École élémentaire publique Bois Bissonnet - - - -
École élémentaire publique Kérentrech - - - -
Collège de Kérentrech - - - -
École maternelle publique Kérentrech - - - -
École primaire privée Sainte-Marie Pie X - - - -
École maternelle publique Merville - - - -
École maternelle publique de Keryado - - - -
École primaire François Tanguy - - - -
École maternelle publique Jean-Paul Sartre - - - -
École maternelle publique Bisson - - - -
Collège privé Saint-Joseph - La Salle - - - -
Collège Auguste Brizeux - - - -
École primaire privée Diwan - - - -
École élémentaire publique le Manio - - - -
École maternelle publique le Manio - - - -
Collège de Tréfaven - - - -
CFA Ville de Lorient - - - -
Lycée Professionnel Marie Le Franc - - - -
École maternelle publique Kerfichant - - - -
École élémentaire publique Kerfichant - - - -
Segpa Collège Anita Conti - - - -
École maternelle Kéroman - - - -
École élémentaire publique Kéroman - - - -
Ensemble Scolaire Saint-Joseph - La Salle - - - -
Lycée professionnel privé Notre-Dame de la Paix - - - -
École élémentaire publique Bois du Château - - - -
École maternelle publique Marcel Pagnol - - - -
Lycée général et technologique Dupuy de Lôme - - - -
Lycée et section d'enseignement professionnel Saint-Joseph La Salle - - - -
École primaire publique Kerdual - - - -
École Saint-Christophe - - - -
Lycée polyvalent Jean-Baptiste Colbert - - - -
Lycée général et technologique privé Saint-Louis - - - -
Kerantrech - - - -
Collège privé Saint-Louis - - - -
Groupe Scolaire Keroman - - - -
École élémentaire publique Nouvelle Ville - - - -
École primaire privée Sainte-Thérèse - - - -
Groupe Scolaire Villeneuve le Manio - - - -
Pablo Neruda - - - -
École maternelle publique René Guy Cadou - - - -
École primaire publique de Keryado - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lorient

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sympa chanson française, funk MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Breizh Izel - MP3 128 kbps
Radio BOA - UNKNOWN

Museums in Lorient

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien couvent des Ursulines
Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly
Écomusée
Ecomusée des Forges
Gauguin, l'atelier du Pouldu
La Flore
La maison de Kerlard
Le Presidial
Maison de l'Ile Kerner
Maison des Archers
Musée de la Compagnie des Indes
Musée de la Marine
Musée des Guerres de l'Ouest
Musée des Thoniers
Musée interactif
Musée sous-marin du Pays de Lorient
Tour Saint-Nicolas
Tours Broërec'h
Village de l'An Mil

Libraries in Lorient

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio plage0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Ti Maria0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
CDI du lycée Kerneuzec0.0
Centre Socio Culturel0.0
Espace Avalon0.0
Espace Culturel Passe Ouest0.0
Espace du Tilleul0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Le Pré Carré0.0
Médiathèque "Germaine Tillion"0.0
Médiathèque Anjela Duval0.0
Médiathèque de Larmor-Plage0.0
Médiathèque de Quimperlé0.0
Médiathèque Élsa Triolet0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Le Passe Temps0.0
Médiathèque Les Sources0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Bubry0.0
Médiathèque Paul-Alexis Robic0.0
Médiathèque Robert Badinter0.0
Médiathèque Yvonne Chauffin0.0
Médiathèque/Ludothèque/Poste Meslan0.0
Mella'thèque0.0
Service Historique de la Défense0.0

Farmers Markets in Lorient

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Hervo
Halles de Merville
Halles provisoires de Merville
Les Halles de l'Île
Marché Couvert
Marché de la Place St-Michel
Marché de Port-Louis
Marché de producteur de Bubry
Marché de Saint Pierre Quiberon
Place des Halles Saint-Louis

Hotels in Lorient

18 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aiden
Central Hôtel
Escale Oceania
Hôtel Cleria
Hôtel Le Square
Hôtel Mercure
Ibis
Kerotel
Le Cercle du Quai des Indes
Le Keroman
Le patio de Victor
Le Victor Hugo
Les Oceanes
Les pêcheurs
Les Rives du Ter
MOKA Hôtel centre-ville
Rex Hôtel
Sure Hotel

Cafes in Lorient

39 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

67 Café
Admiral Benbow
Australia
Bar du CNL
Bar du Monde
Bossa
Ça Papote
Café Crème
Café Diem
Café du Port
Café Galerie Dubail
Café In
Cafe Tabac de la Paix
cafétéria
Chez Coco
Chez Mamy Chipie
Chez Pop's
Columbus Café & Co
Factory Café
India Café
L'Ab Fab
L'Atlas
L'Express Bar
La Bôve
La Bulle
La Marmite d'Olivier
La Mascotte Bar
La Paillote de Solo
Le 21 Cafe
Le Cabotage
Le Celtic Café
Le Chazelles
Le Longchamp
Le Monde de Camilou
Le Parisien
Le Relax
Le Saint-Christophe
Le Surcouf
Les Courreaux

Cinemas in Lorient

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinéville Lorient

Theatres in Lorient

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CDDB
Le Grand Théâtre

Dentists in Lorient

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre dentaire Lorient
Chazelles dentaire

Train Stations in Lorient

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lorient
Lorient

Bus Stations in Lorient

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #1043740017

Gas Stations in Lorient

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
FR #3970003077
Intermarché
Intermarché
Les Mousquetaires
Station Total
Total Contact

Banks in Lorient

22 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Banque populaire Grand Ouest
BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas - Banque de Bretagne
Cafpi
Caisse d'Épargne
Casden
CIC
CIC Lorient Keryado
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Coopératif
Crédit Maritime
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne
Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne
LCL
SG
Société Générale

Shopping Malls in Lorient

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Espace Nayel
Le Rex
Pôle commercial K2

Gyms in Lorient

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit
Body Sculpt
Fitness Club

Breweries in Lorient

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l’Estran - Grand Coeff
Brasserie de la Presqu'ile de Quiberon
Brasserie dubau
Brasserie La Belle Joie
La Déferle
Yermat bier

Stadiums & Teams in Lorient

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lorient

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Belle ÎleBICSmall Airport
Guiscriff Scaer Airfield-Small Airport
Mellac Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Pontivy Airfield-Small Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou Airfield-Small Airport
Quiberon Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lorient

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
La Poste
Lorient Keryado BP
Lorient Orientis

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lorient

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ancienne Chapelle de l'Hopital
Chapelle Saint-Christophe
Église Notre-Dame-de-Victoire
Église Protestante Évangélique
Église Sainte-Bernadette
Mosquée de Lorient
Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle
Sacré-Coeur du Moustoir
Sainte-Anne d'Arvor
Sainte-Jeanne d'Arc
Sainte-Thérèse
Temple protestant de Lorient

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

Things to See Near Lorient

132 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (34)
  • • Alignements du Gueldro
  • • Allée couverte
  • • Allée couverte
  • • Allée couverte de Laude
  • • Ar Roc'h
  • + 29 more
🏖️ Beaches (42)
  • • Crique des Amoureux
  • • Grève de la Nourriguel
  • • Lohic
  • • Lohic
  • • Plage de Bellangenet
  • + 37 more
🏰 Castles (14)
  • • Abbaye Notre-Dame de la Joie
  • • Château de Bois-Joly
  • • Château de Kerbastic
  • • Château de Kerdurand
  • • Château de Kerlivio
  • + 9 more
🕳️ Caves (1)
  • • Grotte de Saint-Gunthiern
🛡️ Forts (14)
  • • Batterie de Loqueltas
  • • Batterie de Nosterven
  • • Batterie du Bas Grognon
  • • Batterie du Gripp
  • • Corps de Garde Mle 1846
  • + 9 more
🖼️ Galleries (4)
  • • Au repos de la montée
  • • Galerie du coin
  • • L'art en partage
  • • Pixels de mer
🗼 Lighthouses (2)
  • • La jument
  • • Le cochon
🏛️ Ruins (12)
  • • Abbaye Saint-Maurice
  • • Abris de Défense Passive
  • • Ancien groupe électrogène Allemand (39-45)
  • • Château du Diable
  • • Château du Diable
  • + 7 more
🎢 Theme Parks (1)
  • • Mayapark
🌄 Viewpoints (8)
  • • Grande plage
  • • Le Rocher du Diable
  • • Les Saisies
  • • Observatoire oiseaux
  • • Point de vue sur le Blavet et la Maison des Confesseurs
  • + 3 more

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lorient

What is the population of Lorient?

Lorient has a population of 58,112 residents and is located in France. The population density is 8,609 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.

Is Lorient expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,529, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $144,400 (49% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $722 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Lorient?

Lorient has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches.

How is the job market in Lorient?

The job market in Lorient faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 3,487 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lorient?

The median home value in Lorient is $144,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $722.

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