Why are the streets of Paris lined with trees?

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Why are the streets of Paris lined with trees?

2007-02-03 09:43:54 · 4 answers · asked by byzantine 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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So invading armies can march in the shade.

2007-02-03 10:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by B E R N I E 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋

Because french have good taste and a sense of aesthetics and balance.

That is why Paris is considered the "City of Light" and the most beautiful city in the world.

2007-02-03 09:51:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋

Mostly for aesthetics, and of course to improve the air quality in the busy city. But primarily aesthetics.

2007-02-03 09:46:11 · answer #3 · answered by Ilich 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

So dogs have somewhere to defecate.

2007-02-03 09:58:51 · answer #4 · answered by GG Alan Alda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋