Paris looks to a future without love locks

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Paris is slowly, oh-so-slowly, moving toward a love lock-free future.

Attaching a padlock, or a "love lock," to the bridges over the Seine as a symbol of one's love has become popular in the City of Light. The trend has been encouraged by the false belief that it is a local romantic tradition.

See also: Part of Paris Bridge Collapses Under Weight of Love Locks

It's a problem for other cities, too, but Paris' reputation as a romantic destination has put it at the center of debate.

Whereas New York City stated in no uncertain terms that locks attached to bridges would be removed and trashed, Paris has taken a softer approach to deterring tourists from leaving locks. Read more...

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