Monday, February 14, 2011

Les cadenas de l'amour


I'm sure you've seen or heard of the locks on the bridges along the Seine by now.  Lovers lock them and toss the key in the river. Le sigh!!  Supposedly the city of Paris, with nothing better to do, cut them all off and tossed them, but you know what happened... the "power of love" prevailed!  Today one of my favorites. Parfait pour le jour de l'amour, n'est-ce pas??

Bisous pour tout le monde!
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16 comments:

  1. DianeFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:26:00 AM CST

    Thats beautiful xx

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  2. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:44:00 AM CST

    That's a beautiful tradition...
    and a lock in pink ...

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  3. Genie -- Paris and BeyondFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:59:00 AM CST

    I love the locks which are now back after having being removed by the city last May. It was reported that some antique locks were not touched... perhaps the removal team felt a bit of "love"

    Great shot... Joyeuse St-Valentin, mon amie!

    G

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  4. HarrietFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:14:00 AM CST

    Don't you just wonder who started this tradition?

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  5. cocoa and coconut February 14, 2011 at 5:53:00 AM CST

    Yes I've heard about it! It's fascinating. I want to visit it myself one day. For now, I get great pleasure from seeing it on your blog.

    Happy Valetine's Day!

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  6. AlexaFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:02:00 AM CST

    Perfect for today, V—and a happy St. Valentine's to you! Harriet -- I think the tradition started in Italy, after some characters in a teen love movie (of about a decade ago) declared their love with a "lucchetto d'amore." They're on all the bridges in Florence. Must say, this is the least amateurish one I've ever seen!

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  7. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:54:00 AM CST

    Amazing capture and this post is so sweet!
    I think it's impossible not be romantic in Paris! ahhhh what a dream!
    Happy Valentine's Day!
    Léia

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  8. MFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:24:00 AM CST

    I saw the locks there last June -- if they removed them in May, it certainly didn't take them long to resurface. Le sigh, indeed ... I like this one because it took a lot of forethought. Happy V day, V!

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  9. TheChieftessFebruary 14, 2011 at 12:43:00 PM CST

    Ah!!! Those darned city officials...they sure know how to ruin a good thing!!!

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  10. PamelaFebruary 14, 2011 at 1:23:00 PM CST

    How romantic!
    Happy Valentine's Day!
    Pamela :)

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  11. StarmanFebruary 14, 2011 at 1:36:00 PM CST

    This couple even bothered to put their names on the lock. So romantic.

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  12. KarlFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:34:00 PM CST

    Beautiful tradition, I didn't know about this...

    Happy Valentine's Day!

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  13. VirginiaFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:42:00 PM CST

    I hope you all had a day full of love from whomever you hold dear.
    Bises,
    V

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  14. YasminFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:11:00 AM CST

    I've heard many stories about this tradition, I wish I could witness it myself - it is so romantic! Thanks for sharing the photo!

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  15. HarrietFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:18:00 AM CST

    Thanks for the info, Alexa.

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  16. Jane, Naples, FloridaFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:44:00 AM CST

    My husband and I attached our lock
    in October. Our friends were with
    us in Paris and came along. We
    all had a laugh....and yes, I threw
    the key in the Seine.

    A tourist thing to do...I know!
    Sometimes you just have to be a
    tourist!

    Love your blog!

    Jane
    Flora Doora

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