Pont des Arts

Day 1 Paris – 1st Arrondissement (Part 4 of 4): Pont Des Arts

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December 2nd 2013
As I was walking along the Seine, I came across Pont des Arts, which was covered with love padlocks. I believe these have now been removed (?) due to the weight of them affecting the integrity of the bridge. Directly across from the bridge is the Institut de France. The current bridge was built as a replica to the original bridge in the early 1980s, after the original bridge was damaged duri ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more