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The name Lormont comes from "Laureamontus" or "Laureomonte". The "laurier" was a wood sacred to the Gauls. For the Romans it symbolized glory and the god Apollo. The Celts considered it to be a symbol of immortality. Until the revolution, Lormont was spelled 'Lormon' without t.
Rich in architectural and historical heritage between river and hillsides, Lormont was first a defensive site, a port then a place of residence and vacation. Lormont is one of the 28 communes of the Bordeaux metropolis, a cheerful village clinging to the hillside.
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Lormont is situated in the Gironde department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Lormont in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Popular places to visit nearby include Les Bassins des Lumieres at 3 km and Bordeaux-Chartronsat 5 km.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater! ... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Gironde
Carbon-Blanc: market Thursday (2km)Bassens: market Sunday (2km)Cenon: market Wednesday (3km)Ambares-et-Lagrave: market Friday & (6km)What to do at Lormont? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Lormont.
Lormont is in the south-west of France at 6 kilometres from Bordeaux, the department capital (general information: Lormont is 493 kilometres from Paris).
Most visitors will fly into Bordeaux airport (or Bergerac) while drivers should allow 7-8 hours driving time from the ports at Le Havre or Cherbourg. For driving distances to Lormont from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner. We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Ambares-et-Lagrave, Artigu...
In the 18th century Lormont was the most important of the suburbs of Bordeaux, its picturesque landscapes and the liveliness of its guinguettes were very popular. At the beginning of the 20th century, it became a place of residence and vacation for Bordeaux residents.
Favored by its geographical location, Lormont was initially a defensive site, a port and a place of residence and resort. Today Lormont is a town of about 22,000 inhabitants, accessible by tram and open to the river that draws its traditions, the strength of its modernity.
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Lormont, nestled along the Garonne River in the Aquitaine region of France, is celebrated for its picturesque landscapes and rich history. This charming suburb of Bordeaux features a variety of historical sites, lush parks, and scenic vineyards that attract tourists year-round.
