Paris ‘love locks’ removed from Pont des Arts bridge

Authorities break the hearts of locals and tourists alike by removing these symbols of love

Friday 05 June 2015 11:30 BST

City worker removes 'love locks' at Pont des Arts bridge (Getty)

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Is Parisian romance over? It might well be.

Authorities from the capital of love have issued a resounding ‘non!’ to the popular act of attaching ‘love padlocks’ to a bridge with the key thrown in the river – meant to symbolise eternal love.

Advocacy group, No Love Locks, believe it is a positive measure but they face an uphill battle with ‘love locks’ present at over ten other bridges in Paris and monuments such as the Eiffel Tower.

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Paris ‘love locks’ removed from Pont des Arts bridge

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