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Touring French Riviera town, he heightens the quality (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

enhances

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'heightens the quality' is the definition.
'enhances' can be an answer for 'heightens' ('enhance' can be a synonym of 'heighten'). I am unsure of the 'the quality' bit.

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

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(Other definitions for enhances that I've seen before include "Adds to" , "Heightens, intensifies or increases in value" , "Makes better or heightens" , "Improves or increases intensity" , "Increases attractiveness or other qualities of" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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