Je t'aime

by Barbie Corbett-Newmin

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Je t'aime

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Barbie Corbett-Newmin

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Throw away the key! This photo-op of cadenas de l'amour exists no more! This bridge over the Seine River in Paris was covered with love locks; they have all been taken away now and the metal mesh replaced with plexiglass, because the metal was too heavy for the bridges.
A love lock or love padlock (Cadenas de amor ,cadenas de l'amour ) is a padlock which sweethearts lock to a bridge, fence, gate, or public fixture to symbolize their love.Typically the couple's names or initials are inscribed on the padlock, and its key is thrown away to symbolize unbreakable love. Recently love locks have proliferated at an increasing number of locations worldwide. They are often treated by municipal authorities as litter or vandalism, as their removal is costly.
The history of love padlocks dates back at least 100 years to a melancholy Serbian tale of World War I, with an attribution for the bridge Most Ljubavi (lit. the Bridge of Love) in spa town of Vrnja�ka Banja.
Tell your spouse or lover Je t'aime in French and I love you in English or your own language of love! How about a romantic pillow, tote or card for your sweetheart?

This romantic travel photo card is honored by features in Fine Art America groups:
All Cards For Occasions 02/10/2015
Spirit of real Europe 02/14/2015
Out Of The Ordinary 06/03/2015
Color Wonderful
Street Art
T100
500 Views -1 Image...10/28/2016
Bridges of the World 10/16/2017

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February 3rd, 2015

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