FILE PHOTO: A tree-shaped sculpture made of recycled wood depicting a traditional Christmas tree, part of season decorations, is seen in front of Paris 12th arrondissement town hall, France, December 21, 2021. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
PARIS (Reuters) - The town hall in the 12th arrondissement of Paris is lit up for the festive season but the traditional Christmas tree in the public square is absent. In its place stands a tree-shaped sculpture made of recycled wood.
The municipality's choice is in line with a trend across France and beyond to favour sustainability over tradition, and it has highlighted political divides ahead of the presidential election in April next year.
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