‘Love Locks’ on the Pont Des Arts Bridge in Paris
Fellow blogger, Ronda Carmen, of All The Best, recently wrote an article for the Huffington Post about one of the most endearing sentiments of true love that I have ever heard! There is scarcely a woman alive who does not dream of walking the streets of Paris with the man she loves! Truly, there is not another city on earth that can compare to this city’s unique romance. Let’s take that dream a step further by imagining yourself walking hand-in-hand across a Paris bridge, only to be surprised by your true love attaching an initial-engraved padlock to its rustic wooden slats. As he does so, he tosses the key into the Seine River as he confesses his undying love for you…. Um, WOW! How about THAT for romance?! Well, that is exactly what has been happening atop the Pont Des Arts Bridge in Paris! Hundreds of padlocks in various shapes, sizes, and colors – etched with the initials of their love-infused owners – have been affixed to the bridge. (The Pont des Arts is a pedestrian bridge that crosses the Seine River and links the Institut de France and the central square of the Palais du Louvre. To learn more about this breathlessly picturesque bridge, click HERE.) Here is a photo of the Ponts des Arts bridge, in Paris. Despite a mysterious, overnight vanishing of all but a few of the padlocks in May of 2010, the tradition has continued. It is not certain if the disappearance was prompted by the Mayor’s office attempting to discreetly remove what they considered to be an “eyesore” on the lovely bridge, or if it the disappearance was simply the work of scrap metal thieves. Either way, the resolve of couples in love could not be thwarted. Once again, new locks immediately began to reappear on the Ponts Des Arts bridge, as a shiny reminder of the inextinguishable romance of Paris! Ahhhh… now, how about THAT for a way to start your week off right? I LOVE the pink lock in this photo! So, what do you think?! Are the padlocks on the bridge vandalism and distracting, or are they romance at its finest? Leave a comment with your thoughts! NOW, GO HAVE AN “It’s So Fabulous!” DAY! IF YOU WOULD LIKE HELP WITH MAKING YOUR HOME EVEN MORE FABULOUS, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR AN IN-HOME OR ONLINE CONSULTATION AT KIMBERLY@KNOTTINGHILLINTERIORS.COM * South Carolina interior design * South Carolina luxury interior design * Charleston interior design * Charleston luxury interior design * Luxury interior design Myrtle Beach * Interior design Myrtle Beach * Wilmington interior design * Wilmington luxury interior design * Florence, SC interior design * Florence, SC luxury interior design * Home remodeling Myrtle Beach * Home renovation Myrtle Beach * Luxury green interior design Myrtle Beach * Green interior design Myrtle Beach * Family-centered interior design * Condo furnishings * Beach condos
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