2026 comparison
Fréjus vs Lorient: 2026 comparison
Fréjus has more inhabitants than Lorient: 60,503 versus 59,856, or 1.1% more. Fréjus covers a larger area (102 km² versus 17.5 km²), but Lorient is more densely populated: 3,424 inhabitants per km² versus 592.
The median apartment price is higher in Fréjus: €4,143 per m² versus €2,499. The median standard of living is higher in Fréjus (€24,590 a year versus €23,810).
The two cities are 923 km apart as the crow flies.
Fréjus
City in Var
FVar83Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 60,503 inhab.
- 98th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 102 km²
- Density
- 592 per km²
Lorient
City in Morbihan
- Population
- 59,856 inhab.
- 100th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 17.5 km²
- Density
- 3,424 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
FréjusLorient
| Criterion | Fréjus | Lorient | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Fréjus+1% | 60,503 | 59,856 | More populous: Fréjus+1% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Fréjus+8.8 pts | +11.0% | +2.2% | Stronger growth: Fréjus+8.8 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Fréjus+12 pts | +12.6% | +0.6% | Stronger growth: Fréjus+12 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Lorient5.8 times as high | 592 | 3,424 | Denser: Lorient5.8 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Fréjus+1.0 pt | 14.8% | 13.8% | More young people: Fréjus+1.0 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Fréjus+7.0 pts | 29.8% | 22.8% | More seniors: Fréjus+7.0 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Fréjus+0.23 | 1.99 | 1.76 | Larger households: Fréjus+0.23 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Fréjus | Lorient | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Fréjus+66% | 4,143 | 2,499 | More expensive: Fréjus+66% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Fréjus+61% | 4,686 | 2,906 | More expensive: Fréjus+61% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Fréjus+27% | 17.0 | 13.4 | More expensive: Fréjus+27% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Fréjus+45% | 18.2 | 12.6 | More expensive: Fréjus+45% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Fréjus+11 pts | 54.1% | 42.7% | More homeowners: Fréjus+11 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Fréjus+2.3 pts | 27.5% | 25.2% | More houses: Fréjus+2.3 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Lorient+16 pts | 15.2% | 31.2% | More social housing: Lorient+16 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Fréjus+31 pts | 34.7% | 3.8% | More second homes: Fréjus+31 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Lorient+4.6 pts | 2.8% | 7.4% | More vacant homes: Lorient+4.6 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Lorient+9.9 pts | 38.73% | 48.61% | Higher rate: Lorient+9.9 pts |
Sources: DGFiP (DVF), Ministry of Housing (rent map), INSEE, census, Ministry for the Ecological Transition (SRU), DGFiP, local taxation
Income and jobs
Residents’ income and jobs
| Criterion | Fréjus | Lorient | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Fréjus+3% | 24,590 | 23,810 | Higher: Fréjus+3% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Lorient+1.5 pt | 20.0% | 21.5% | Higher: Lorient+1.5 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Fréjus+12% | €29,101 | €26,017 | Higher: Fréjus+12% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Fréjus+2.0 pt | 46% | 44% | More taxpaying households: Fréjus+2.0 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Fréjus+2.2 pts | 74.2% | 72.0% | Higher: Fréjus+2.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Lorient+1.7 pt | 12.4% | 14.1% | Higher: Lorient+1.7 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Fréjus | Lorient | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | David Rachline | Fabrice Loher | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Rassemblement national | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Lorient+2.1 pts | 94% | 96% | Better covered: Lorient+2.1 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Fréjus | Lorient | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Lorient+28% | 76.4462 in total | 97.6584 in total | More shops per capita: Lorient+28% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fréjus+10% | 26.3159 in total | 23.9143 in total | More per capita: Fréjus+10% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fréjus+34% | 56.4341 in total | 41.9251 in total | More per capita: Fréjus+34% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient+60% | 12.475 in total | 19.9119 in total | More per capita: Lorient+60% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fréjus+9% | 1.811 in total | 1.710 in total | More per capita: Fréjus+9% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fréjus+39% | 3.521 in total | 2.515 in total | More per capita: Fréjus+39% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Fréjus | Lorient | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Lorient+12% | 4.0 | 4.5 | Better access: Lorient+12% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient+3% | 9.960 in total | 10.261 in total | More per capita: Lorient+3% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fréjus+16% | 19.2116 in total | 16.599 in total | More per capita: Fréjus+16% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient+62% | 6.640 in total | 10.764 in total | More per capita: Lorient+62% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient+22% | 3.119 in total | 3.823 in total | More per capita: Lorient+22% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Lorient+6 | 5 | 11 | More facilities: Lorient+6 |
Practitioners and facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print); access to doctors includes those in neighboring communes. Sources: Ministry of Health (DREES), APL, INSEE, facilities database (BPE), Ministry of Health (Finess)
Education
Schools and colleges
| Criterion | Fréjus | Lorient | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Lorient+3 | 25 | 28 | More schools: Lorient+3 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Lorient+3 | 4 | 7 | More middle schools: Lorient+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Lorient+4 | 3 | 7 | More high schools: Lorient+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Lorient+14 | 2 | 16 | More facilities: Lorient+14 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Fréjus | Lorient | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Fréjus+36% | 5.0 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Fréjus+36% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fréjus+9% | 13.6 | 12.5 | Higher rate: Fréjus+9% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Lorient+54% | 3.8 | 5.9 | Higher rate: Lorient+54% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fréjus+21% | 2.1 | 1.7 | Higher rate: Fréjus+21% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Lorient+24% | 11.1 | 13.8 | Higher rate: Lorient+24% |
Offenses recorded in the commune by the police and gendarmerie, per 1,000 inhabitants (per 1,000 homes for burglaries); this is not the actual crime level. Rates for the latest published year. Source: Ministry of the Interior (SSMSI)
Climate
Temperature, sunshine and rain
| Criterion | Fréjus | Lorient | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Fréjus+3.5 °C | 15.7°C | 12.2°C | Warmer: Fréjus+3.5 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Fréjus+47% | 2,743 | 1,865 | Sunnier: Fréjus+47% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Lorient+20% | 786 | 943 | Wetter: Lorient+20% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Lorient+69 days/year | 61 | 130 | More rainy days: Lorient+69 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Lorient+10 days/year | 12 | 22 | More frost days: Lorient+10 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Fréjus+23 days/year | 26 | 3 | More hot days: Fréjus+23 days/year |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Fréjus | Lorient | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Fréjus+26 | 34 | 8 | More declarations: Fréjus+26 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Fréjus+4 | 4 | 0 | More plans: Fréjus+4 |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Fréjus | Lorient | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Fréjus5.9 times as high | 102 | 17.5 | Larger: Fréjus5.9 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Fréjus+11 m | 17 m | 6 m | Higher: Fréjus+11 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Var (83) | Morbihan (56) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Estérel Côte d'Azur Agglomération | Communauté d'agglomération Lorient Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Fréjus | Lorient | |
| Functional area | Fréjus | Lorient |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Fréjus vs Lorient at a glance
| Criterion | Fréjus | Lorient |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 60,503 | 59,856 |
| Change over 10 years | +12.6% | +0.6% |
| Density per km² | 592 | 3,424 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,143 | 2,499 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,686 | 2,906 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 17.0 | 13.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 38.73% | 48.61% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,590 | 23,810 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.4% | 14.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 94% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.0 | 3.7 |
| Average temperature | 15.7°C | 12.2°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,743 | 1,865 |
| Area km² | 102 | 17.5 |
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FAQ
Fréjus vs Lorient: your questions
Which is the larger city, Fréjus or Lorient?
By population, Fréjus: 60,503 inhabitants versus 59,856 for Lorient (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Fréjus is the 98th largest city in France, Lorient the 100th. By area, Fréjus is also the larger (102 km²).
How far is Fréjus from Lorient?
Fréjus and Lorient are 923 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Fréjus or Lorient?
To buy an apartment, Fréjus is more expensive: €4,143 per m² (median price), versus €2,499 in Lorient (+66%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Fréjus or Lorient?
In Fréjus, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,590 a year, versus €23,810 in Lorient (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Fréjus or Lorient?
Fréjus: 2,743 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,865 in Lorient (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures