The “love locks” clamped on bridges in Paris by tourists and lovers over the past decade, whose weight brought some structures to near-collapse, were considered an eyesore by Parisians. The city hopes to raise between 150,000 euros ($163,000) and 200,000 euros from the sale on Saturday, auctioneer Olivier Collin du Bocage said. Proceeds will go to charities helping refugees. |