PARIS (Reuters) -A man has discovered around 700,000 euros ($800,000) worth of gold bars and coins while digging a swimming pool in his garden in France, local authorities said on Thursday. The man,
French Man Uncovers $800,000 Treasure of Gold Bars and Coins in Garden
Discovery of Gold Bars and Coins in France
PARIS (Reuters) -A man has discovered around 700,000 euros ($800,000) worth of gold bars and coins while digging a swimming pool in his garden in France, local authorities said on Thursday.
Details of the Discovery
The man, who has not been named, found the hoard in his home in the town of Neuville-sur-Saone outside Lyon in May, and reported it to the Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs.
Authorities' Decision on Ownership
Officials there had just ruled he could keep it, as there was no sign it was archaeological treasure, a spokesperson for the Neuville-sur-Saone local authority said.
Background of the Property
There were no clues on how it got there and the previous owner of the land had died, the spokesperson added.
The five bars and many coins were found in plastic bags, regional newspaper Le Progres reported.
(Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
