Millionaire leaves fortune to his hometown after he dies - but they have to meet one condition

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A millionaire has bequeathed his entire fortune to his hometown of Tourrettes in France, with explicit instructions for it to be used for creating a reception centre for the elderly and other charitable causes.

Marcelin Arthur Chaix, who called Tourrettes home for the majority of his life, stipulated that the wealth should serve the commune's senior citizens.

It is reported that the facility, capable of hosting 10 individuals, is expected to be welcoming occupants by 2026. Marcelin's testamentary gesture, aimed at benefiting a specific segment of Tourrettes's populace, has garnered praise from the local community after the reading of his will at the town hall.

In total, Marcelin left €2.5million (£2.06m) to the commune. READ MORE: UK tourists warned of major change when travelling to Europe in 2025 READ MORE: Paradise island once visited by Harry and Meghan up for sale at whopping £62 million Upon learning of the legacy as written in Chaix’s will, the mayor of Tourrettes, Camile Bouge, extended a heartfelt thank you to the late nonagenarian for his selflessness, as cited by BFM.