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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: a lasting Impression

In which of France's 13 regions was this photo taken?

This mystery French forest inspired 19th-Century artists

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Published Tuesday 29 September 2026 - 07:00 Modified Thursday 08 October 2026 - 16:10

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A) The Forêt de Fontainebleau (mainly in Seine-et-Marne) in the Île-de-France region

A 17km route called le circuit des 25 bosses leads through this forest

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