France’s 1300-year-old ‘legendary’ sword disappears, authorities launch probe

The French legendary sword Durandal, linked to the epic figure of Roland, has gone missing from its cliff wall in Rocamadour, France. Authorities are investigating the mysterious disappearance of the mythological weapon that was a significant tourist draw. Rocamadour’s Mayor, Dominique Lenfant, expressed the town’s distress over the loss of Durandal. “We’re going to miss Durandal.