Paris removes bridge 'love locks'

Lovers in Paris, beware – city authorities are taking down thousands of padlocks affixed to the famed Pont des Arts bridge.

Paris removes bridge 'love locks'

Lovers in Paris, beware – city authorities are taking down thousands of padlocks affixed to the famed Pont des Arts bridge.

The city says the locks, usually hung by couples to express eternal love, are causing long-term damage to Paris heritage sites. Last summer a chunk of fencing fell off under their weight.

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