Living close to the bridge, I have observed the joyous crowds on it and wondered if they know its murderous past. I will get to that. The bridge was inaugurated by King Louis-Philippe in 1834 as ...

Paris bridge weighed down by love Thousands and thousands of lovers’ padlocks now decorate many Paris bridges, in what has become a new tradition among romantic tourists visiting the French capital.

PARIS, France — During the 2024 Summer Olympics, tourists will use the famous bridges of Paris to travel between venues. A few bridges played a big part in the opening ceremony.