The largest building in Lorient that is older than fifty years is the old German submarine base. With a concrete roof that was several metres thick, the building was impervious to even the largest Allied bombs. The Allied response was to inflict on Lorient a scorched earth strategy, razing almost the entire city to the ground.Lorient is now a pretty university town, with a modest telecoms industry specialised in mobile TV. Across from the harbour is the village of Locmicquelic, where former sailor turned artist Zeramo presides over his quirky empire, the Cargo Sentimental. Added bonus: the food is actually quite good.
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