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EPISODE · May 11, 2017 · 23 MIN

24. We’ll Always Have Paris – Love Locks

from The Land of Desire: French History and Culture · host Diana Stegall

“A public monument is not there just for lovers.” – city official, Paris (2014) Now that summer’s around the corner, Paris is bracing itself for the annual influx of tourists. With 36 million tourists passing through Paris every year, tourism has a profound influence on the capital and the country at large. Tiny trends morph into The post 24. We’ll Always Have Paris – Love Locks appeared first on The Land of Desire.

Tourist season is here, and Parisian officials are on the lookout for a harmless fad that became a dangerous faux pas. Learn the not-so-ancient history of the love lock, and why you should definitely leave yours at home! SHOW NOTES: http://www.thelandofdesire.com/2017/05/11/episode-24-well-…paris-love-locks/ ‎

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“A public monument is not there just for lovers.” – city official, Paris (2014) Now that summer’s around the corner, Paris is bracing itself for the annual influx of tourists. With 36 million tourists passing through Paris every year, tourism has a...

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