I haven't been, although I know some of the organizers and many groups who have played there. I had very good reports back from this year's events. There are apparently a LOT of sessions, as well as the concerts, receptions, etc. I don't think that the majority of artists who I know, and who have gone, are French or Breton speakers and this doesn't seem to be a problem. I also get the impression that Lorient makes more of an effort than some festivals to acknowledge that 'celtic' is more than Irish/Scottish.

On the down side, someone once told me that they felt that it was getting a bit too alcohol-centric ... but I haven't heard that repeated so don't know whether it holds water (or alcoholic beverage of your choice).

siân