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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: forged in history

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

This French village is dotted with iron signs

In this village, 140 handcrafted wrought iron signs adorn the fronts of the houses.

This tradition dates from medieval times, with the signs representing the profession of the property owner, such as wine master or craftsperson.

Can you guess where it is located?

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A) The village of Hautvillers (Marne) in the Grand-Est region
Alternative view of the village
Blue and yellow wrought-iron sign showing two winemakers placing grapes into a barrel in Hautvillers.
Can you identity the location of this sign?