Instead of "love locks," the Pont des Arts bridge in Paris is now decorated with love graffiti.
Paris authorities last week ripped off 45 tons of padlocks affixed by lovers to the bridge over the Seine River. The city said the locks are damaging landmark sites, and a chunk of fencing on the bridge fell under their weight.
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Paris City Guide
Against a backdrop of magnificent monuments, Paris’ magic lies in the unexpected: hidden parks, small museums, and tucked-away bistros, boutiques and cafes where you can watch Parisian life unfold.
Coverage includes: Plan Your Trip, Eiffel Tower & Western Paris, Champs-Élysées & Grands Boulevards, Louvre & Les Halles, Montmartre & Northern Paris, Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville, Bastille & Eastern Paris, The Islands, Latin Quarter, St-Germain & Les Invalides, Montparnasse & Southern Paris, Day Trips from Paris, Sleeping, Understand Paris and Survival Guide.
Paris authorities last week ripped off 45 tons of padlocks affixed by lovers to the bridge over the Seine River. The city said the locks are damaging landmark sites, and a chunk of fencing on the bridge fell under their weight.
Paris City Guide
Against a backdrop of magnificent monuments, Paris’ magic lies in the unexpected: hidden parks, small museums, and tucked-away bistros, boutiques and cafes where you can watch Parisian life unfold.
Coverage includes: Plan Your Trip, Eiffel Tower & Western Paris, Champs-Élysées & Grands Boulevards, Louvre & Les Halles, Montmartre & Northern Paris, Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville, Bastille & Eastern Paris, The Islands, Latin Quarter, St-Germain & Les Invalides, Montparnasse & Southern Paris, Day Trips from Paris, Sleeping, Understand Paris and Survival Guide.
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