(Last Update: 24.01.2025) In this article, we will get to know one of the most famous among the 37 bridges over the River Seine: Pont des Arts (pon dezar or pon dezag)… This name, which we can translate as “Bridge of Arts” or “Bridge of Arts”, comes from the Pont des Amoureux (Pont des Amoureux) bridge due to the locks hung by lovers for a while.pon dezamuro or pon dezamuğö) well Lovers Bridge This caused it to be known as .
Lovers visiting Paris began to attach padlocks to this bridge to make their love immortal, and in a short time, this tradition became so widespread that there was no place left to hang a lock on the bridge. So much so that they even started to put locks on the street lamps...
On one side Louvre Museum, on the other side Institut de FranceThis bridge is used only for pedestrian crossing and is a popular place at all hours of the day. It has a magnificent view, especially at sunset. That's why grab your lover Even if you come here but are alone, don't worry, you can't get enough of watching the view of Paris from here while someone is playing the guitar and singing songs.
Firstly 1884in Napoleon Bonaparte made in time 155 meters This bridge with a length of Seine River on you first metal bridgeIt was yummy. The bridge, which has survived many troubles, became unusable over time and 1979 It was closed to pedestrian passage in . 1984 He remained faithful to his original plans and became the mayor of the time in Jacques Chirac It was rebuilt by.
Louvre Museum or Saint Germain Pont des Arts, which you can include in your itinerary around the area, offers you a wonderful view and a wonderful atmosphere, like many bridges in Paris. Until a while ago ritual of hanging locks on the railings of the bridge It was sustainable, but so many locks were hung over the years that these locks began to tear off the wire mesh of the railings and fall apart due to excessive weight. for security reasons Paris Municipality First he removed the locks and covered the railings with wooden planks.
For a while Street Art These wooden panels, decorated with examples, were later rearranged as metal cross railings and covered with glass panels. In this way There is no place to hang locks on Lovers' Bridge anymore But crazy tourists continue to try to put locks on some connection points, even if only three or five, or those who fail to do so Seine River They continue to fill other bridges and even other corners of Paris with locks as they find suitable.
Anyway, I was one of those who were not keen on this lock-hanging business. "From where?" If you ask, since superstitions We are going through Municipality When I was little, my grandmother said,lock of fate😀 That's why I'm against the ritual of hanging locks on bridges 😉 But I still have to admit that I find it poetic. Whenever I see these locks anywhere in Paris, I think "they are locking their fate and they don't know about it" and then I laugh at myself because I think like this :)
from this bridge Louvre Museum If you go to the side, you can go through the door opposite. LouvreYou reach the second inner courtyard of , from there you can turn left and pass into the famous pyramid courtyard. Cross over to the other side of the bridge Institut de FranceWhen you look towards , there are stairs going down on the left. When you pass under the bridge, you will see Seine RiverMy favorite dinner cruise in The Caliph It will appear. Institut de FranceIf you go around to the right of , you can wander inland and get lost in the side streets. Saint GermainIt is possible to reach .
Of course, another option is to walk along the road on any bank of the river and enjoy the unique view. For example, there is another pedestrian bridge that is at least as valuable to me as this bridge. Passerelle Solférino'Stop; if you go west Orsay MuseumYou can also see that bridge in front of .
of the bridge Cite Island Walking to the side and wandering around that island is actually a nice tour route. The park you see right in front of you, at the tip of the island. Vert-Galant SquareIt might be nice to walk to , take a breath and rest there. on the island Concierge Service, Holy Chapel, Notre Dame Cathedral I'm not even counting surprises like this. Especially the magnificent hiking trail Rives de Seine Park There is… If you wish Pariste.Net TV You can get an idea about Pont des Arts and its surroundings by watching the video below that I shot for:
Pont des Arts – Bridge of Lovers metro It's a bit difficult to reach directly, or rather give directions to the metro station to get here... That's why Louvre Museum, Boulevard Saint Germain, Châtelet You can think of it as if you are going to walk from their side. However, if we need to use a metro station as a reference M7 of the line Pont Neuf Get off at the station and walk along the shore Louvre Museum If you walk in the direction of Pont des Arts, you will come across it.
Remember, the lock binds your luck, be careful 😉
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.
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The railings are glass, but I wish there was a formula that would keep the locks. It was a pleasant and colorful ritual.
You are absolutely right…
Greetings,
Have the locks on this bridge been removed? I have read a few articles stating that it was covered with wooden panels.
Hello,
Yes, as I tried to point out in the article, unfortunately all the locks on the bridge were removed and covered with wooden boards. I hope they switch to a new railing system because I can't get used to the current panels. There are a few locks at the entrances on both sides of the bridge, but I guess they will be removed as well. Of course, this does not stop people from putting locks on other bridges, it is impossible to stop tourists :)
We hung our lock and threw away the key in the River Seine, so that the bag would be filled with conversation. We already tied our luck 25 years ago 😉
Let's see, good luck 😉