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Canal Plane Trees

In the 19th century, plane trees were imported to Southern France, and planted extensively. Napoleon was responsible for extensive planting of plane trees throughout Southern France, for the purpose of keeping his marching army cool, under their great green canopies.

 

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Uploaded on October 8, 2011
Taken on September 22, 2011