The Pont des Arts (Paris 6th arrondissement), a monument in danger?
Its condition worries residents who say they are shocked to see holes and boards moving on a site classified as a historic monument.
Built at the beginning of the 19th century, the bridge is considered “
dangerous
” and “
not very secure
” by passers-by questioned by BFM TV (see below).
The controversy did not take long to react Internet users who attack Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris.
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For the most part, using the famous hashtag #saccageParis, they denounce the limited resources invested to renovate this bridge located on a UNESCO heritage site.
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The mayor of the 6th also takes it for his rank.
As a repair, planks of light wood were nailed to the ground.
This "tinkering" does not convince the residents who do not understand that more extensive work is not launched.
Jean-Pierre Lecoq ensures that it will be done in ... 2022 or 2023.
Six years ago, crumbling under love locks, the bridge was closed for a week in order to carry out work.
The thousands of padlocks placed by lovers around the world had been removed to relieve the structure (see below).
