"They specifically highlight "vibrations and shocks" the "extremely fragile" embroidered cloth will face on its road journey to London, The Telegraph reported. Experts say potholes on roads in both countries could generate enough vibrations to rip apart the 1,000-year-old fabric."
"Heritage campaigners are challenging Mr Macron's authority in the Conseil d'Etat, France's highest court for determining the legitimacy of executive power. Court documents claim the president made a legal "error of judgment" by agreeing to send the tapestry to Britain. The Treasury has approved an 800 million insurance package to cover the risks, while the British Museum and French state have set a maximum vibration level the tapestry can endure during transport. However, experts warn even the smallest pothole could cause excessive rattling that exceeds this limit, potentially damaging the historic artwork."
"Sites and Monuments, a French heritage group behind the legal challenge, says road conditions pose a serious risk. Julien Lacaze, the group's president, said: "If [the roads] are in poor condition, that is obviously not a good thing." He added: "The risks are those associated with handling the tapestry and the vibrations during a long journey. They must be limited to the bare minimum.""
French conservationists have launched a legal challenge to block the planned loan of the 230-foot Bayeux Tapestry to Britain, citing risks from transportation. They warn that vibrations and shocks during the road journey could damage the extremely fragile, 1,000-year-old embroidered cloth. Campaigners have filed papers in the Conseil d'Etat arguing President Macron made a legal error of judgment by agreeing to the loan. The Treasury approved an £800 million insurance package and authorities set a maximum allowable vibration level, but experts and heritage groups say even small potholes could produce rattling that exceeds safe limits.
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