Lorient Attractions
Lorient is the site of St Barths' first French settlement and has a 19th C Catholic church plus a post office, shopping and two flower-strewn cemeteries.
On November 1st and 2nd, locals observe All Soul's and All Saint's Day, two traditional Catholic holidays. On those days the local parish priest leads candlelight processions in prayer at the graveyard.
Lorient's stretch of beach is popular with locals.
On November 1st and 2nd, locals observe All Soul's and All Saint's Day, two traditional Catholic holidays. On those days the local parish priest leads candlelight processions in prayer at the graveyard.
Lorient's stretch of beach is popular with locals.
Lorient Church
Inside the Eglise de Lorient, a church built of local stone cut to size by women, conch shells serve as holy water basins.
The Manor
A 17th C Norman manor was shipped from France and rebuilt on the island in 1984 by a French artist. It has a garden with a waterfall and lily pond and is now bed and breakfast accommodation.
Facilities
On-site accomodations
