@apciconte@Anne_Hidalgo#Lovelocks are not a Parisian tradition; they are a tourist trend. 65 tons had to be removed to save the Pont des Arts & it's Parisians who pay. Placing a lock on a beloved heritage site of another country destroys the hearts of the locals. Is that love? Or selfishness?
Seen on the Pont des Arts: 50 Shades of Vandalism. Love is not a prison. Free your love. Save our bridges. Photo: Michel Gauret @Anne_Hidalgo@BrunoJulliard@prefpolice
@kevinjewell @paulstewart35 @Anne_Hidalgo Correct but this plaza is part of the bridge span. These locks have no business here, and their weight is still a danger. Do you remember the Pont des Arts, and how the grills collapsed by the weight? Same situation here.
Paris says, "ENOUGH!" to #lovelocks on the #PontNeuf, the city's oldest bridge, inundated by tourist's locks. Merci, @Anne_Hidalgo Photos: Michel Gauret
It doesn't matter to some people that "love locks" are not wanted on Paris's historic bridges. But when you're #AngelineJolie, the rules don't seem to apply. Now two hearts are broken: Brad's AND Paris's. Not so jolie, madame. #celebrityvandals