Pont des Arts
Pont des Arts
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Neighbourhood: 6th Arr. - Luxembourg
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- Pont Neuf • 5 min walk
- Louvre – Rivoli • 5 min walk
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Melanie T
New York City, NY4,560 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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Neil K
Liverpool, UK618,666 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Friends
There are many bridges crossing the majestic River Seine ,most every one of them historic bridges but Pont Des Arts is a modern bridge that was built on the spot of a former metallic pedestrian bridge constructed between 1802-1804 under the government of Napoleon Bonaparte and was the first metallic bridge in Paris ,damaged during World War One and World War Two plus multiple collisions by barges and a subsequent collapse the new bridge was constructed between 1981-1984 ,it's a great looking bridge that offers great views of the River Seine and the wonderful architecture of the Left Bank and Right Bank and Île De La Cité ,the views of Institut Des Arts are amazing ,it's just a great bridge to check out if you're in this area of Paris near the 6th Arrondissement .
Written 21 June 2023
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Sarah L
London, UK3,027 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Friends
This place which has Pont Neuf as it's neighbour and with the Louvre, a stone's throw away is a great place from which to take in Paris. The views of the Seine are great and there are benches along the bridge. Though the bridge is no longer laden with love locks, you will find the odd one or two around the lampposts.
Written 12 April 2023
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Dee
New York City, New York171 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Friends
Great experience, great view of the Eiffel and just a chill place to be. The walk was short from our hotel to the Eiffel Tower and it just lovely to see the love locks.
Written 18 March 2023
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Roberts69
Northampton, UK18,252 contributions
Nov. 2022
Between 1802 and 1804, under the government of Napoleon Bonaparte, a nine-arch metallic bridge for pedestrians was constructed at the location of the present day Pont des Arts: this was the first metal bridge in Paris. The bridge as it is today was started in 1981 and finished in 1984. The views of the Institut de France and the Seine are pleasant from this bridge and there are benches on the bridge upon which you can relax and take in the scene.
Written 2 December 2022
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,372 contributions
Jun. 2022
This is a beautiful bridge that links the Louvre to the Academie Francais. They have replaced the iron railings with glass to prohibit tourists from placing locks on it, for safety reasons. The views ore impeccable.
Written 10 June 2022
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malc1005
Kettering, UK4,714 contributions
Mar. 2022
This is a lovely bridge over the River Seine, good for taking pictures, and well worth taking a look.
Written 6 April 2022
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mingfatsai
Grand Island, NE4,611 contributions
Sep. 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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OZS_ATW
Budapest, Hungary3,125 contributions
Jul. 2021
Pont des Arts is a cute tiny pedestrian bridge over the River Seine.
It is a really nice photo stop!
It is a really nice photo stop!
Written 12 August 2021
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia44,432 contributions
Oct. 2019
Pont des Arts is a lovely pedestrian bridge over the Seine River. At one entry side of the bridge is the Institut de France, and at the other side is the Palais du Louvre. The bridge is famous for all the love locks placed on it by thousands of visitors over time. As the weight of the locks took its toll and became unbearable for the bridge and dangerous to pedestrians, all the locks were removed. The views from the bridge are quite lovely and it is worth a visit.
Written 24 September 2020
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Amber B
Dartford, UK4 contributions
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
Michelle
1 contribution
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.
zuleymalisse
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico16 contributions
Is there anybody that went this year and knows if you can still put the locks for sure?
kevin o
Alexandria, VA77 contributions
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.
emmaffrances
Birmingham, UK43 contributions
Can you still put a small lock on the railings ?
deepakgupta5
Vancouver, Canada601 contributions
Yes and there are people selling locks on the bridge itself
Lcc673
London, UK1 contribution
Can you no longer add a lock?
Lorah G
New Hampshire265 contributions
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.
NicQ1922
Miami, FL3 contributions
Are there hours and days of operation for this attraction or is it always open and I can go at anytime/day?
RedSkirrel
Los Angeles, CA254 contributions
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 !
Melissa O
Atlanta, GA12 contributions
Are there any bridges in Paris where I can put a lock?
Becky L.
Bremerton, WA16 contributions
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
Celine D
Greater Accra, Ghana1 contribution
can i lock the padlock for a friend and her fiancee
Canthespam
San Francisco, CA1,587 contributions
Goodbye and good riddance! Nothing but vandalism.
mona c
9 contributions
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 ????
fiorellaparetto
231 contributions
Yes you can go by walking! I Did it is not so far, I think half an hour.
Swtshalz143
6 contributions
Is it still possible to put a lock on the bridge?
DaniW_86
Sydney, Australia167 contributions
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.
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- Hotels near Pont des Arts:
- (0.28 km) Le Relais du Louvre
- (0.26 km) Hotel de la Place du Louvre - Esprit de France
- (0.27 km) L'Hotel
- (0.40 km) Millesime Hotel
- (0.41 km) Hotel La Villa Saint-Germain
- Restaurants near Pont des Arts:
- (0.19 km) Guy Savoy
- (0.07 km) Le Calife
- (0.09 km) La Balle au Bond
- (0.16 km) Le Café des Beaux Arts
- (0.25 km) Coffee Crepes
- Attractions near Pont des Arts:
- (0.15 km) Seine River
- (0.07 km) Le Calife
- (0.16 km) Right Bank (Rive Droite)
- (0.07 km) Institut de France
- (0.28 km) Quiz Room Paris Odeon