Pont des Arts
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Neighbourhood: 6th Arr. - Luxembourg
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- Pont Neuf • 5 min walk
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Province of Badajoz, Spain6,057 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
The first metal bridge in Paris, built between 1801 and 1804. Later, due to its deterioration and fragility, access was prohibited in 1977, it collapsed in 1979 and was rebuilt in 1984.
Starting in 2000, it became fashionable for lovers to seal their love with a padlock and throw the key into the Seine. It is believed that this trend began on the Milvian Bridge in Rome. A million couples of lovers from all over the world pass each year over this bridge, since then called "of the padlocks"... and this innocent custom becomes a problem for the structure of the bridge, since it increases the weight... In 2014, a panel fell due to the weight and they decided to remove all the padlocks. They periodically remove the padlocks and have generated more than 45 tons that are distributed among various warehouses of the Parisian city hall. In 2020 it was decided to create a work of art with the stored padlocks. which is located in front of the Palais Royal in Paris, is shaped like a three-meter-high house completely covered in padlocks and was named "Chez nous."
You can place them on the streetlights since the padlock sellers on the bridge are interested in continuing the tradition and there are metal cables around the streetlights to anchor padlocks.
Legend has it that if the loving couple is not together at the time of anchoring the lock, that love will be cursed...
Starting in 2000, it became fashionable for lovers to seal their love with a padlock and throw the key into the Seine. It is believed that this trend began on the Milvian Bridge in Rome. A million couples of lovers from all over the world pass each year over this bridge, since then called "of the padlocks"... and this innocent custom becomes a problem for the structure of the bridge, since it increases the weight... In 2014, a panel fell due to the weight and they decided to remove all the padlocks. They periodically remove the padlocks and have generated more than 45 tons that are distributed among various warehouses of the Parisian city hall. In 2020 it was decided to create a work of art with the stored padlocks. which is located in front of the Palais Royal in Paris, is shaped like a three-meter-high house completely covered in padlocks and was named "Chez nous."
You can place them on the streetlights since the padlock sellers on the bridge are interested in continuing the tradition and there are metal cables around the streetlights to anchor padlocks.
Legend has it that if the loving couple is not together at the time of anchoring the lock, that love will be cursed...
Written 22 February 2024
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mingfatsai
Grand Island, NE4,446 contributions
Sept 2021
I understand hanging a lock here is no longer allowed. It’s still fun to walk across a bridge demonstrating an abundance of declared love and watch the barges passes below. Plenty of benches are present so you can savor the views. This gets five stars for its uniquely charming nature and story. Feel the LOVE!
Written 28 October 2021
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,757 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
This is my favorite bridge because of the great views of the city, including some monuments, and because it is exclusively pedestrian. It is famous for the locks attached by lovers, but you should not do that since the locks add dangerous weight to the bridge and the city has to remove them. Come for the views and a slow stroll.
Written 1 February 2024
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eof025
Lake Forest, IL202 contributions
Jan 2020
Went across the Pond des Arts pretty much accidentally. Didn't know it was the "Lock of Love" bridge. Not really much to see here other than a good view up and down the Seine. Locks of Love are a thing now, so no need to make a pilgrimage here. You can see the same phenomenon at fence at Sacre Coeur. Not sure what came first, the lock on the fence or the street vendor selling locks at the fence....
Written 18 January 2020
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Adrienne K
Belmopan, Belize416 contributions
July 2019
Incredible views of the Seine and the back side of the Palais du Louvre. I was expecting to see the bridge full of padlocks which is a symbol of love however at some time they removed all the panels and replaced them with lucite. I guess to keep from weighing it down and falling in the Seine. I bought a padlock but left it home in the states and didn't want to buy another. I was happy to share it with my true love, my son Xavier!!
Written 9 June 2020
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia21,349 contributions
Jan 2020
Well sort of, on previous visits, the railings would be covered in locks as couples would declare there love, however, now a days it is frowned upon, (it doesnt stop the touts though).
Our favourite thing about this bridge is that it is pedestrianised, (no scooters, bikes etc), just feet, how cool. It is in a lovely part of the Seine with the Louvre on one side and the Institut de France on the other, we found our selves crossing this wonderful bridge many times.
Our favourite thing about this bridge is that it is pedestrianised, (no scooters, bikes etc), just feet, how cool. It is in a lovely part of the Seine with the Louvre on one side and the Institut de France on the other, we found our selves crossing this wonderful bridge many times.
Written 13 March 2020
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PierreBriere
Saint-Joachim, France9,679 contributions
June 2024 • Couples
It is the first cast iron bridge built in France (1803). There was nearby a water pump under Henry IV, called the Samaritan pump and protected by an aedicule. It lost interest when Napoleon decided to build the Ourcq and Saint Martin canals. Located between the Pont-Neuf (upstream) and the Pont du Carrousel (downstream), the bridge is a pedestrian walkway that was nicknamed, when it was built, the Pont de la Discorde. Unlucky, he was hit by a ship in 1961 and again in 1970. Closed in 1977, it was struck again in 1979, hence its reconstruction in 1981 and its inauguration in 1984.
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Written 1 September 2024
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Melanie T
New York City, NY6,979 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
You can no longer place locks on the bridge, which I understand since it was causing structural issues. They put glass on the sides so people don’t try anything but that made it lose all its appeal. It was interesting though to see all the other places on this bridge people try to place their locks, like lampposts, on the construction fence, etc.
It seems the new ‘it’ place to put your love locks on is over in Montmartre at the Basilica du Sacre Couer.
It seems the new ‘it’ place to put your love locks on is over in Montmartre at the Basilica du Sacre Couer.
Written 29 August 2023
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WizardofAus
Tours, France8,455 contributions
Feb 2012 • Friends
This historic bridge is being spolied by selfish people damaging it in the mistaken belief they are following some sort of tradition.
The love lock "tradition" started in the year 2000 and is causing damage to the structure. Occasionally the Paris administration cuts off all the locks, but recently they have stopped doing so.
Hopefully they will start again soon, but why should the Paris taxpayer have to pay to remove your rubbish?
The love lock "tradition" started in the year 2000 and is causing damage to the structure. Occasionally the Paris administration cuts off all the locks, but recently they have stopped doing so.
Hopefully they will start again soon, but why should the Paris taxpayer have to pay to remove your rubbish?
Written 28 August 2012
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3CONILS
Metro Vancouver4,738 contributions
Apr 2012 • Solo
I find appalling that TA would encourage this disgusting practice of locks. There is nothing romantic about it and it damages bridges. It also cost Paris a fortune to keep removing these awful locks.
Written 28 August 2012
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I’m taking my 9 year old daughter for her birthday to Paris. I’m thinking of going to the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. And also seeing the outside of Norte Dame and the lock love bridge. Does anyone know if they are in walking distance of each other. And is there any where we can put a padlock. Thank you
Written 18 September 2019
You can put a lock on the love lock bridge but I recommend you bring your own lock. We purchased a couple of locks from a guy on the bridge and the next day they were both gone. We think he has a master key and removed them at night, cleans them, and resells them. Bring your own lock and key and you will be fine. There are quite a few locks on the bridge.
Written 19 September 2019
Is there anybody that went this year and knows if you can still put the locks for sure?
Written 14 May 2019
There will be people on the bridge to sell you a lock with a sharpie to write your note on the lock. we did it at thanksgiving 2018 and no one stopped us.
Written 14 May 2019
Can you still put a small lock on the railings ?
Written 16 April 2019
Yes and there are people selling locks on the bridge itself
Written 16 April 2019
You cannot. The city has removed the chain fencing from the bridge and replaced it with glass. There are larges signs displayed asking that visitors not to put locks on the bridge, as they were damaging it.
Written 8 August 2017
Are there hours and days of operation for this attraction or is it always open and I can go at anytime/day?
Written 22 July 2017
It's a pedestrian bridge linking Saint Germain (Left bank) to the Louvre (Right bank). It's a public space and is open 24/7. You can also enjoy the walk on both bank of the river, particularly the one on left bank going to Notre Dame cathedral !
Written 23 July 2017
Are there any bridges in Paris where I can put a lock?
Written 17 March 2017
No bridges, but there are railings along the river that they’ve made safe to put your lock on. That’s where my husband and I ended up placing ours, overlooking the lock bridge
Written 25 February 2018
can i lock the padlock for a friend and her fiancee
Written 1 January 2017
Goodbye and good riddance! Nothing but vandalism.
Written 25 January 2017
Bonjour, le pont des arts était le pont dont on posait des cadenas ???? C'est où ??? Comment y allez là bas de tour eiffel ? Merci d'avance
Hi, how to go from tour eiffel to pont des arts ? Can I by walking ????
Written 5 November 2016
Yes you can go by walking! I Did it is not so far, I think half an hour.
Written 16 November 2016
We came back from Europe in June 2015. It was around this time they removed all the locks of the bridge as they were getting to heavy.
Written 21 May 2016
Is it still possible to leave a lock on the bridge? If not, are there better places in Paris for this?
Written 1 May 2015
Not anymore, it is now impossible to put a lock on this bridge. However it is still permitted on nearby bridges.
Written 27 January 2016
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