Dorcel Store

A concept store in an industrial zone

Dorcel Store sets up shop in Lanester, in the Manebos industrial zone, a stone's throw from Lorient. The brand claims to be the first French concept store dedicated to wellbeing and pleasure, and the place backs up that ambition with 300 m² of floor space. Nothing like the small, dim shops you might picture: here the decor plays on pink, purple and white tones, going for a sensual, modern vibe rather than a hush hush one.

What you'll find there

The selection tops 2500 international products: lingerie, sex toys, DVDs, massage oils, cosmetics, couple's games and practical guides. A separate section is set aside for the most explicit items, which keeps the rest of the shop open to all audiences (access to the more hardcore products stays reserved to over 18s). Couples and solo shoppers alike can browse the aisles without stumbling straight onto the rawest gear.

Welcome and practical services

The advisors are trained to guide without judgment, whether the request is about a first sex toy or about lingerie. The shop also offers free parking, wheelchair access, home delivery in discreet packaging and a welcome designed so customers never feel awkward. These are small details, but they matter when you're still on the fence about pushing open the door of a sex shop.

Hours and access

The shop is open Monday to Thursday from 10am to 8pm, then until 9pm on Friday and Saturday. Closed on Sunday. Being set in an industrial zone makes parking and driving in from Lorient and neighbouring towns easy.

What regulars say

Feedback highlights the aesthetics of the place, seen as refined for this kind of shop, and the professionalism of the advisors. The discreet welcome comes up often in comments, as does the laid back atmosphere that puts newcomers and regulars alike at ease.