Crowdfunding effort raises $2.5m to save French chateau

Around 25,000 people from 115 countries have become shareholders of the Chateau de la Mothe-Chandeniers in western France after fears were raised that it might be knocked down due to its dilapidated state.
Around 25,000 people from 115 countries have become shareholders of the Chateau de la Mothe-Chandeniers in western France after fears were raised that it might be knocked down due to its dilapidated state.PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE