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Lorient

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Lorient is a city in Brittany in north-western France. It is a major port and the biggest French town on the Bay of Biscay. The city is located at the mouth of the Scorff and Blavet rivers. The population of the commune was 56,521 in 1999, with 29,518 in the urban area and 27,003 in the metropolitan area.

The town is the birthplace of French explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau who studied the sea and all forms of life in it. The city is also a major centre for seafood processing. The seafood industry is the largest employer in the town.

Average temperatures during the day in Lorient.
September
20°
Oct
16°
Nov
12°
Dec
9°
Jan
9°
Feb
9°
Mar
11°
Apr
13°
May
16°
Jun
19°
Jul
22°
Aug
22°

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