French landmarks to be saved with funds from heritage scratchcards

President launches plan for national lottery to raise funds for decaying historic buildings

France is to introduce a national lottery to pay for the restoration of decaying historic buildings and works of art, the president has announced.

Emmanuel Macron launched the plan for special €15 “heritage” scratchcards as he visited the €9m (£8m) restoration Voltaire’s chateau in Ferney, near the Swiss border.

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