Since then, the locks have been stashed in a storage facility, but the city of Paris's environmental chief, Bruno Juilliard, has come up with an idea to sell some of them off and use the money to assist the city's growing refugee community, reports The Local. He added that "all of the proceeds will be given to those who work in support and in solidarity of the refugees in Paris," although he did not name any specific organizations or give a sense of how funds will be distributed.
The sale will probably take place in early Beyond that, details are scarce—it's not clear how much individual or groups of locks would sell for or whether the auction will happen online or in person. Because nothing says romantic like a piece of iron. But where did the tradition of love locks in Paris begin? Love locks in Paris are a pretty modern tradition of people taking padlocks yeah, the very same ones that you used on your locker at schoo l and affixing them to bridges and monuments around the city.
The practice goes is that in order for your love to survive, you have to throw the key into the Seine! This means that not only do the locks themselves cause structural damage to monuments and bridges around the city, but lots of unneccesary polution in the Seine. Over time, as the tradition has expanded, people have started purchasing specifically engraved locks and the like. The craze has even spread to across the Atlantic where love locks have become prolific across Brooklyn Bridge.
Some people might even argue that after a decade or more of adorning the city that Love locks are themselves a romantic tradition to preserve in Paris today. But can a mass movement slip seamlessly into a historical heritage, if it is essentially causing harm? Save our Bridges. I think this succinct motto is smart.
The delicate and uncertain nature of love, is perhaps why we value it so highly whilst it is there. An unhappy Parisian waiter. I would be in favour of other romantic traditions taking the lead. If we turn to sustainable souvenirs and worthy romance, why not leave something beautiful but just for a day? You could leave a beautiful quotation, song lyric or verse of poetry which is meaningful to both of you in chalk on a paving stone, much like the street artists in Beaubourg near the Centre Pompidou.
Nearby in Montmartre, arguably the most romantic quartier of Paris and a village within the city there are some incredible places to let rip the romance. La maison Rose has some exceptional photo opportunities in the street sweeping down to its beautiful facade. La Maison Rose in Montmartre village. Photo credit, Anyul Rivas — Wikimedia Commons. Walking only a little way down the butte and hill streets to the 9th arrondissement you will find a museum celebrating romance tucked away on the rue Chaptal.
In the permanent collection you can admire the works of romantic painters. The architecture of the museum is very special. Perfectly set off in pretty pastels, the museum and its gardens are especially inviting in late Summer and early Spring. The museum of romantic life reopened its doors to the public on June 22nd after 8 months of renovation work, primarily to help with accessibility. If the idea captures your imagination, you can contact the museum directly to discuss privatisation possibilities.
This is one of the most picturesque places in central Paris, set in the Seine and surrounded by soaring cinematic architecture. However, if you would like a nudge in the right direction, Berthillon can be found located at:. If the Marie de Paris ends up putting up the Love Lock metal trees discussed, by all means hang it on one of them.
It also costs the city money and you might not feel as great about it in a few years. I would encourage you to make your own romance in Paris, which is as individual as you both of you and your relationship. Planning a trip to Paris?
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