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May 2023
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Five golden rules for visiting the Frenc...

Oliver Gee
About this episode

We've spent a month in the French Riviera. Here is The Earful Tower's introduction to the area via five golden rules for your own visit. 

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Bigger towns: Cannes, Antibes, Nice

Much smaller spots: Villa Kerylos, Biot, La Turbie

Book list to come, but Lina talked about Bonjour Tristesse by Francoise Sagan. 

Music by Pres Maxson. 

Become a member of The Earful Tower here: www.patreon.com/theearfultower

More in the weeks to come, happy travelling!

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