Lorient, France

[CoffeeBean]

I'm going to Lorient South Brittany France 1st Week September.
I want to do some flying. A four seater single engine will do nicely.
Any suggestions or info?
CoffeeBean

[Kirstey]

I've seen light aircraft there in the evenings. However it is primarily an airforce base, with Hercs etc bumbling in and out.

Maybe Quiberon is a better option?

[Brooklands]

Not sure if there are any aircraft based at Quiberon, but you could try Vannes, which is quite close to Quiberon. I think that there is a flying club there, but I'm not certain as I've never been, I just know some people who have.

[CSX001]

Try Quimper (LFRQ). Just up the coast from Lorient (about 1 hour's drive), and with an active flying club.

Charlie.

[FougaMagister]

Lorient/Lann-Bihoué is actually a "Base Aéronavale" (Naval Air Station), with based Dassault Atlantique II maritime patrol/ASW aircraft and some fast MIL jets visits. I doubt they would cater for GA or that there is any based flying club there.

Cheers

[CSX001]

Think again Fouga.

There is a small and friendly club at Lann Bihoué. I've even flown with them a couple of years ago with a then-boyfriend.

It is true though, that it is hardly the throbbing GA hub of Brittany, and you would be well advised to head elsewhere. Pontivy might be another option with a very friendly club.

Charlie.

[FougaMagister]

CSX001 - Just checked the France VFR guide, and I stand corrected.

Cheers