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During the installation of fiber optic in Verson, in the French department of Calvados, workers found 75 World War II bombs near Caen. Despite weighing 250 kilos each, the objects were made of concrete, used in training, and did not pose a danger to residents.
During fiber optic installation works in Verson, on July 2, 2026, in the small town of Calvados, France, workers found 75 World War II bombs near Caen, in northern France. The discovery drew attention due to the volume and weight of the objects: each one weighs up to 250 kilos.
Discovery occurred during fiber optic installation
The case came to light while teams were carrying out work related to the implementation of a fiber optic network in the municipality. Instead of just cables and common construction excavations, the workers encountered dozens of buried historical artifacts.
In total, 75 World War II bombs were located. The quantity surprised and led to the mobilization of specialists to assess the material found at the site.
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World War II bombs were made of concrete
Despite the initial impact of the discovery, the city hall informed that the objects do not pose a danger to local residents. The bombs were used for training and were made of concrete, a characteristic that completely changes the risk assessment.
Even so, specialized bomb disposal teams were called in. The professionals were on site to identify, assess, and separate each of the pieces found during the work, a necessary step to confirm if there was any real risk and to ensure the safety of the area.
The work of the specialists also helps to organize the destination of the objects, ensuring that the discovery is handled with care and properly recorded.
Museums in the region show interest
The city hall informed that the pieces will be preserved and offered to different museums in the region, with the aim of keeping alive the memory linked to the World War II period.
The D-Day Wings Museum, located in Carpiquet, has already shown interest in receiving some of the bombs. As a result, part of the material found in Verson may leave the construction site and gain space in collections dedicated to the history of the region.
With some information from france3.
