The Mancelles Alps (5/5) A shell stuck in a bridge

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A shell stuck in a bridge

During our bike ride in the Mancelles Alps, we cross the bridge of Saint-Ceneri-le-Gerai which connects the departments of Orne and Sarthe. An unusual object hides inside the bridge: a real shell of World War II. Dominique Eudierguide-lecturer, tells us how this shell got there…

Dominique Eudier, tour guide

Discover Saint-Céneri-le-Gérai in Orne, but also Mont Saint-Michel, the Pays d’Auge or Honfleur. Dominique Eudier offers several guided tours in French and English throughout Normandy.

A World War II shell in the parapet of the Saint-Céneri bridge in Orne © Radio France
– Jason Gronert

Thanks to the workshop Dirty Rose located in Caen for the loan of the bike.


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