Guess the French region with the help of this clue: not a presidential palace

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A former French president bought this picturesque chateau

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This chateau dominates a Plus Beau Village and was bought in 2005 by the former French President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing.

It has been classified as a Historic Monument since 1945.

Can you guess where it is located?

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A) The Château d'Estaing (Aveyron), in the region of Occitanie, is closely tied to the history of the noble d’Estaing family. Former French President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing was related to the family.

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