Overview
- The discovery was made in May in Neuville-sur-Saône as the homeowner dug a swimming pool on his property.
- He uncovered five gold bars and numerous coins wrapped in plastic bags, according to local reporting.
- Police traced unique numbers on the bars to a nearby refinery, determining the metal was legally acquired and melted about 15–20 years ago.
- Local officials said the site is not an archaeological reserve, and cultural authorities found no historical basis for a state claim.
- The previous property owner has died, and investigators have not established who buried the gold or why.