£60 million needed to save ‘France’s favourite monument’

The chateau was rebuilt in the 19th century after it was largely destroyed during the French Revolution - (Getty Images)

A historic French chateau is appealing to “public generosity” to finance a €68 million (£59 million) renovation.

Chateau de Chantilly in the Oise department, north of Paris, said it requires “significant work” over the next decade to protect its extensive precious book collection.