Lorient
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Lorient is a town (commune) and seaport in the Morbihan department of Brittany in western France.
Aerial view of the harbour of Lorient
Lorient in the 18th century
L'Enclos at the end of the 18th century
The Harbor at Lorient, 1869 painting by Berthe Morisot.
Breton language
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Breton is a Southwestern Brittonic language of the Celtic language group spoken in Brittany, part of modern-day France. It is the only Celtic language still widely in use on the European mainland, albeit as a member of the insular branch instead of the continental grouping.
Bilingual sign in Huelgoat in Brittany
1911 poster with Breton slogan, Burzudus eo! ("It's miraculous!")
Electronic information sign in Breton, Carhaix
Ofis Publik ar Brezhoneg, the Breton language agency, was set up in 1999 by the Brittany region to promote and develop the use of Breton.