A Romantic Tradition in Paris
“We’ll always have Paris,” as the immortal line goes. Now, it seems, Paris will always have something to remember as well.
A short while I ago, I blogged about a romantic tradition in Seville. Lovers fix padlocks to the side of the Puente Isabel II, write their names on the metal and cast the keys into the flowing Guadalquivir below.
As I paced across the Pont Des Arts this week, a telltale golden spark caught my eye.
Here, over the water of the Seine and under the watchful eye of Notre Dame, true love clings on.
According to the dates on the locks, the authorities are more forgiving here. Perhaps the legend extends beyond the tourist office blurb after all and Paris really is the city of romance.
Padlocks on the Pont des Arts, Paris
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I’ve seen this a few places and absolutely love it! I love the first picture!
I first saw this at the top of the Seoul tower in Korea. Very lovely.
I saw this on my honeymoon in the Cinque Terre in Italy. Thousands of them were locked to the railing of an ocean cliff trail between two of the towns. Apparently, when the trail was cut, it was the first practical link between the towns, opening up a new pool of potential mates for the townsfolk. It became a popular spot for young lovers to meet in the middle.
So apparently this fad is popular across Europe, then.
I heard about this tradition in Rome but now it seems to be spreading the world over http://www.heatheronhertravels.com/roman-rituals-lock-up-your-love-on-the-ponte-milvio/
they have this in liverpool, uk by the docks too.love it!