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...