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

Ochre quarries surround this village which used to be one of the 'plus beaux' in France
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This picture was taken in one of the Plus Beaux Villages in France. 

In the 18th Century, textile manufacture saw intense mining at local ochre quarries found in the clay surrounding the village, with pigments ranging from yellow to red. 

Ochre mining is now prohibited in this area to protect the sites from degradation.

Can you guess where it is located?

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A) Roussillon in Vaucluse (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur)
The magnificent colours of this French town
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