The apparently pristine Gerardmer lake in the Vosges mountains of eastern France conceals a bleak legacy of 20th-century conflict -- dozens of tonnes of unexploded ordnance from the two world wars.
"We are only currently at 15 million cubic meters (of water in the lake), which represents about 25% of the maximum filling rate. At this time of year, we are usually closer to a 60% filling rate.
Gerardmer is a beauty spot with a dark secret - Copyright AFP ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS Gerardmer is a beauty spot with a dark secret - Copyright AFP ANDREW CABALLERO ...
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