Austrian man leaves 'large amount' to village that saved family from Nazis

An Austrian man has left a bequest to a French village as a gesture of gratitude decades after residents took in his family during World War Two.

Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, in south-east France, protected thousands of Jews and has a long-standing reputation for shielding people from persecution.

Eric Schwam, who died last month at 90, arrived there with his family in 1943.

The town's mayor says he left the village a "large amount" in his will, without confirming a figure.

But his mayoral predecessor told local media Mr Schwam had enquired with officials years ago and the total is thought to be about €2m (£1.7m; $2.4m).