If you ever doubt that France is the home of Civilisation:The beams in the roof of Notre Dame were replaced 160 years ago. Afterwards, an avenue of oaks was planted at Versailles, so that they would have wood of the right age when the job next needed doing. The oaks are ready. pic.twitter.com/E3oPMPgVvx — General Boles (@GeneralBoles) April 16, 2019