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.