Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Get into the neo-Gothic spirit

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

This palace was built in the 19th Century, inspired by neo-Gothic architectural styles

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Published Thursday 20 February 2025 - 15:28

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This architectural neo-Gothic masterpiece was built at the end of the 19th Century in honour of Benedictine liqueur.

It houses the only Benedictine distillery in the world, and the liqueur (or secret elixir) is still popular today.

Can you guess where it is located?

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A) Palais Bénédictine in Fécamp in the region of Normandy

Kiev.Victor/Shutterstock — The only distillery in world where Benedictine liquor is produced

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