Paris ‘love locks’ removed from Pont des Arts bridge

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

City worker removes 'love locks' at Pont des Arts bridge

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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.