At the bell foundry

The Cornille Havard Bell Foundry in Normandy is a fascinating place. Firstly there is a play area where you can bang on a selection of bells of different sizes.

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And secondly, it is the foundry where nine of the ten bells from Notre Damme Cathedral in Paris were cast. The bells have been made in the same manner since the foundry started in the mid 1800’s.

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Inside the foundry.

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You have no idea how loud this bell rings when you are standing in front of it.

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If you look closely at the roof you can see a selection of small bells, They are rung every 15 minutes, each time playing a different tune,

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