What reason did charles de gaulle cite as necessitating the need for decentralization of the arts?

A main reason for supporting decentralization of the arts was to promote artistic and creative activity across the country of France, making the arts more accessible to more people and expanding cultural relationships through the arts.

President Charles de Gaulle supported this movement toward decentralization when he came into office in 1959. For example, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, created under his administration, added Troupes Permanentes (Permanent Companies) for theatrical productions in a number of cities nationwide. The Ministry of Cultural Affairs, with de Gaulle's support, also a number of Houses of Culture across France.