Legendary Durandal Sword Mysteriously Disappears from French Town

The 1,300-year-old artifact, linked to the epic knight Roland, vanished from its high rock perch in Rocamadour.

Durandal, known as the French Excalibur, was lodged in a rock for over a millennium before disappearing.
The sword is tied to the legend of Roland and the 11th-century epic poem 'The Song of Roland.'
Locals believe the sword was stolen, though it is unclear how the thief accessed the high rock wall.
The disappearance has left the town of Rocamadour mourning the loss of its historical and cultural symbol.
Authorities are investigating the theft, but no leads have emerged on the sword's whereabouts.