The internet got together to buy and restore this beautifully decrepit French castle
 

The internet got together to buy and restore this beautifully decrepit French castle
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Social media can be full of trolls and fake news but this uplifting story shows what happens when people unite their forces for a good cause.*

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Thousands of people have donated to a crowdfunding platform to save Mothe-Chandeniers chateau in Trois-Moutiere, Western France.*

With a contribution of at least €51 (£45; $61) each, a total of 6,500 Internet users have managed to raise €500,000 to buy the 13th century castle.*

The crowdfunding platform Dartagnans.fr, which focuses on restoring cultural heritage, organised the campaign along with the cultural organisation "Adopt a Castle".* Read more...

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