RV Rental Lorient, BRE

Being so close to the River Blavet and the Atlantic Ocean, Lorient offers plenty of opportunities for recreational activities in, on, or next to the water. Drive your RV rental from Lorient to Damgan, where you can try sailing. Whether you're a rookie who wants to learn the art of sailing or an experienced sailor, you'll find a variety of boat charters and adventure companies that can point you in the right direction.

More adventurous visitors can try diving at the island of Groix. A guided scuba diving tour is an exhilarating way to discover the hidden treasures of the sea, including colorful plants and fish as well as mysterious shipwrecks. You can bring the kids along for this activity as well, and they can learn how to dive with the help of professional instructors.

Prefer to stay on dry land? Lorient is just a short drive from the nature reserves and regional parks of Vannes. Nature lovers are in for a treat at Parc Naturel Régional du Golfe du Morbihan. With over 150,000 acres to explore, you could easily spend a whole day getting lost along the hiking trails threading through marshes and meadows. Or, pack your binoculars and post up at one of nine birdwatching viewpoints for the chance to spot over 200 bird species. Water lovers will find plenty to do here, too, from sunbathing on the swimming beaches to cruising around the gulf's islands on a guided tour.

Finding an optimal place to park your motorhome rental near Lorient will be a breeze. Just over 10 minutes away from the town center, you'll find a peaceful campground where you can choose from sunny, semi-shaded, and shaded sites. Camping de La Fontaine is a well-equipped RV campground near Lorient that's sure to tick all the boxes. Hook up your Lorient motorhome rental to the electric and water hookups, and enjoy the convenience of on-site wastewater disposal. If you forgot to bring some of the essentials, you can find them at the grocery store at the site. There are also two toilets available for all visitors equipped with a nursery area and laundry facilities. Other amenities include picnic tables and grills. Campers of all ages are sure to have a blast at the rec room and ping pong table.

If you choose to park the rig at Camping Belle Plage, don't be surprised to find you won't want to leave! This Lorient RV campground treats its guests to all the standard comforts, including clean restrooms, hot showers, and electric hookups on spacious sites. After a long day of exploring Lorient, why not treat yourself to a relaxing soak in the covered pool, or even a massage at the wellness center? This just scratches the surface of fun things to do at this RV park. Check the campground's event schedule and partake in biking and kayaking tours, karaoke nights, and cultural celebrations. When you do decide to venture off-site, you're just steps from the sea.

While visiting Lorient, take the time to roam around the town and see some of the city's historically significant landmarks. If you're not keen on preparing a meal in your Lorient RV rental, you can always pamper your palate in town. A wide variety of French, Italian, Indian, American, and Thai restaurants are sure to satisfy anyone’s appetite. You'll also find a decent selection of gas stations around Lorient, making it easy to top up the tank.

Being in Lorient is the perfect chance to visit the only museum in Europe that's completely dedicated to sailing: Cité de la Voile. The interactive displays at this museum will appeal to everyone in your traveling group, even the kids. Plan to spend a full afternoon experiencing the sailing simulators, controlling your own mini sailboat, and watching informative documentaries detailing the life of a sailor.

Once a German submarine base now turned into one of the greatest attractions in Lorient, Keroman Submarine Base is an absolute must for any visitor. The German Navy used the base during WWII to maintain war submarines before the French took control of the base after the war. Though Allied bombings destroyed much of Lorient during WWII, the submarine base endured, mostly unscathed. During your two-hour tour, you'll learn about the history of the submarines and how this virtually indestructible fortress was built.

Had enough maritime history? Less than six miles from Lorient, you can have a fun family day at Zoo de Pont-Scorff. Take your kids or a group of friends and see cheetahs, lions, and tigers, along with elephants, hippos, rhinos, and giraffes. This is just a small selection of the 600-plus animals that live at the zoo.