The Pont des Arts

 The Pont des Arts is a pedestrian bridge in Paris which crosses the Seine River.
Since its construction it had a very troubled life.
The original bridge dates back to 1804 and represented the first iron bridge in the capital. Over the years the bridge was restored several times, especially after the two World Wars.
The Pont des Arts has also experienced a big collapse in 1979 which forced the authorities to build a new bridge, similar to the previous one, with the goal of reducing the number of supports placed in the river and to widen the passages, aligning them with those of the Pont Neuf .
The new bridge was inaugurated by Jacques Chirac, then mayor of Paris in 1984.
Today it's a refuge for artists and couples because it has no  traffic and is considered undoubtedly one of the symbols of  romantic Paris . The tradition suggests that lovers stick padlocks to the bridge mentioning the name of the person he/she loves: they are the so-called locks of love.
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April in Paris

Often, those who spend their holidays in Paris,  want to enjoy every aspect of  the most beautiful city in the world, and one can not really claim to know Paris without ever having spent part of his stay in leisure and  fun.
Paris is a vibrant city where old and new, sumptuousness and seriousness live in perfect harmony.
That's why in Paris events, fairs and festivals are so numerous: the events  can affect the entire city, and indeed the whole of France, and some of its districts. An example is the famous areas of the French capital, the Montmartre and Belleville district, where some interesting art galleries are available for free (the so-called Portes Ouvertes).
From an organizational point of view, one must consider that many shops, monuments and museums in Paris are closed on public holidays.
To know the public holidays, consider that there is a “Calendrier des Manifestations” (Calendar of Events), a valuable help to know in advance the most important events taking place in Paris.
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The Saint Georges theatre

The  Saint Georges theatre is located in the beautiful square that takes its name.
It can be reached by the metro line number 12 that leads you directly into the square. The area where it is located is called "New Athens" which was, in the nineteenth century, the cultural centre of Paris. It is located a 10-minute walk from the hill of Montmartre, where all the artists    of the city gather together. The theatre was built in 1929 next to the house Thiers, who belonged to the French president of the time. It was built where there was a family home, which belonged to the founder of the Petit Journal, a local newspaper specialized in concerts and cultural events. Since its opening the theatre exhibits modern works of French authors.
During the war the theatre was closed and reopened in the 50s with very popular comic operas. The work "Patate" was presented more than 2000 times! In the theatre was  made the film "Last Metro", which was a great success and received the Cesar awards in Cannes. Children under 26 years pay only 10 € instead of 40, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Buy a last minute Paris and spend a evening in the Saint Georges theatre.