Guess the French region with the help of this clue: a word in your shell

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

Do you know where this French abbey is located?

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Published Monday 18 May 2026 - 08:00 Modified Friday 05 June 2026 - 15:16

Can you guess where it is located?

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A) Vézelay Abbey in (Yonne) in the Bourgogne Franche-Comté region.

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