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Created in 1999 by Daniel Dezeuz this is known by two names - Confidence and Love Seat, based on the idea that two lovers could sit apart, yet still close and enclosed by the higher surrounding walls. Want to learn more? www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues_710.html

A section of love locks found along the River Seine edge instead of on the Pont des Arts with a restaurant boat in the foreground. More at; www.eutouring.com/images_pont_des_arts_2015.html

The Pont des Arts over the River Seine, taken last year with its designed replacement panels in place instead of love locks. See more www.eutouring.com/images_pont_des_arts_2015.html

These pink panels, which are different to the other side, were created by the street artist El Seed with a quote in Arabic by the poet Honore de Balzac. See more www.eutouring.com/images_pont_des_arts_2015.html

The Pont des Arts had its locks replaced in June 2015, with these temporary graffiti style panels. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_pont_des_arts_2015.html

This panel on the Pont des Arts is to restrict love locks being placed, showing an artistic take on the stereotype of French cuisine with its frog legs. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_pont_des_arts_2015.html

With recent news of the "bridge of love" having its locks removed, the Pont de l'Archeveche - well known as a secondary love lock bridge - has had a similar discussion surrounding it recently. Will this bridge have the same fate? Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_de_l_archeveche.html

Although the Pont des Arts has temporary panels in place to stop the placement of locks there are currently still railings found alongside the bank of the River Seine as you can see. See more www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

After hearing news the EUtouring Team took another look at Pont des Arts and it's new "love locks", pictured here with a painted panel where padlocks used to be, which were removed for the integrity and safety of the bridge. Find out more at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_des_arts_2015.html and let us know what you think in the comments!

Taken of the love locks on the Pont de l'Archeveche you can find many different and unique ones, with this large heart shaped one catching our eyes with initials inscribed on. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/pont_de_l_archeveche.html

Looking over the Pont de l'Archeveche you can see the many love locks attached to it with a view that then leads to the River Seine. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_de_l_archeveche.html

This photo shows just some of the many locks which are attached to the Pont des Arts - sometimes also known as the Bridge of Love. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_pont_des_arts.html

Here you can see some of the locks on the Pont des Arts bridge - which is now the centre of discussion and some parts along the bridge are now replaced with transparent panels to restrict the amount of locks and prevent damage to the bridge. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_pont_des_arts.html

Here's a view taken down one side of Pont de l'Archeveche, showing the small bridge which spans from one side of the River Seine and to the Ile de la Cite island. You may also like www.eutouring.com/pont_de_l_archeveche.html

Here you can see the famous Notre Dame de Paris taken from the Pont de l'Archeveche, showing just how close the love lock bridge is to the cathedral. See more www.eutouring.com/images_pont_de_l_archeveche.html

In this photo you can see just some of the many locks on the Pont des Arts, each with their own story to tell ranging from golds to pinks and even some which sadly had graffiti over. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_des_arts.html

In this photo you can see some of the many love locks which have been attached to the Pont de l'Archeveche, which is also known as the Lovers Bridge, where many couples have gone there to place their own. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_pont_de_l_archeveche.html

Here you can see the Pont de l'Archeveche which spans across the River Seine and with the famous Notre Dame Cathedral in the background it makes for an impressive view as can be seen with people sitting down enjoying it. See more www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Here you can see the Pont des Arts, otherwise known as the Bridge of Love that leads up to the Institut de France that has great architecture at one end of the bridge. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

In this photo you can see some of the many padlocks which can be found on the Pont des Arts, some being engraved, shaped into large hearts as well as others with various colours, all with their own unique messages. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_pont_des_arts.html