{"id":4691,"date":"2021-05-21T12:33:24","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T12:33:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/2ndcupoftea.com\/?p=4691"},"modified":"2021-05-21T12:33:34","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T12:33:34","slug":"briancon-old-town-a-guided-visit-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/2ndcupoftea.com\/?p=4691","title":{"rendered":"Brian\u00e7on Old Town &#8211; A Guided Visit (Part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>H<\/strong>ere is something a little bit different for you; part one of a three part mini series &#8211; Discovering Brian\u00e7on Old Town &#8211; released over the next three evenings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join local film maker and producer, Darren Turner and myself as we stroll through the old town of Brian\u00e7on, high in the French Alps on a beautiful day in April. In Part 1 dodge &#8216;murder holes&#8217;, be introduced to the genius that is Vauban, cross the scary &#8211; yet stunning &#8211; <em>Devil&#8217;s Bridge<\/em> and &#8216;gargle&#8217; down the main street as we unravelled the fascinating history of this, Europe&#8217;s highest, town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the many of you that come to this site as you have travelled with me somewhere in the world, this is a little flashback to the past, or a glimpse even of the hopefully near future. For all of you, hopefully and enjoyable &#8216;trip&#8217; to Brian\u00e7on. For your viewing pleasure, we have cut this film into three, easy, bite-sized parts (so you don&#8217;t have to put up with me for a full half hour). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of you have over the years been kind enough to say I ought to be on TV &#8211; well, this is a chance for you to eat your words, or, in the event that after watching, you stand by that, share this with anyone looking for a TV guide to Europe and beyond. Have hat, will travel&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyway, without more fuss, take an 8 minute break out of your day, sit back and press <strong>PLAY<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I hope to see you all back for Part 2, tomorrow (same place, roughly same time)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tips for optimum viewing: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Press the little cog (down on the right) and pick the highest number your internet speed allows.<\/li><li>Then press the perforated square (further right) and watch on full screen.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Happy Viewing &#8211; hope you enjoy&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"497\" height=\"280\" 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