Guess the French region with the help of this clue: a winter town in a seaside resort

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

Aerial view of Arcachon’s sandy beach, waterfront pier, town and calm Atlantic bay

This seaside town is home to a picturesque neighbourhood called Ville d'Hiver

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Published Monday 27 July 2026 - 12:00 Modified Thursday 20 August 2026 - 17:11

Can you guess where it is located?

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A) Arcachon (Gironde) in the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Ornate historic luxury house with brickwork, gables and turrets in leafy Arcachon, France — Find beautiful villas in the Ville d'Hiver

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