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Jun 2023
42m 45s

Ten top places to explore on the French ...

Oliver Gee
About this episode

After month in the French Riviera, here is the Earful Tower's tips for places we recommend in the area, from big famous towns to tiny and lovely villages. 

Mentioned in this episode:

Antibes, Juan-Les-Pins, Nice, La Turbie, Monaco, Biot, Cannes, Villa Kerylos, Villefranche-sur-Mer, and Eze. 

Music by Pres Maxson. 

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Happy travelling! (Find more here: www.theearfultower.com/riviera)

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