How do you pronounce it? Sein as in
sain like in Malay with a silent e? Or with the e? Or sin? Actually, those are all
wrong.
It separates Paris into the
left and
right banks. The right bank is where the rich and affluent stay while the left are where the hippies gather though both have their own charms. You can easily cross between both using the various bridges across the city.
Be sure to enjoy a view of the river while strolling on the bridge. Of course, there are also many river cruises that come packaged with museum passes, dinner on the boat and even guided tour.
It's funny how everyone would gush about Paris being the city of love, that the best way to symbolize this was was to write your names on the lock, lock the lock on the bridge and throw away the key. This way, you will stay together forever. If it was that easy, divorce lawyers will be out of job decades ago. If you can even keep your husband from going out
socializing, that'll be a mean feat already. Forever means nothing now.
Somehow, the
Parisians themselves found it a nuisance and got away with the locks and bridges, to be replaced by this. But, at some spots, you'll still see some hopeless romantic locking up wherever possible.
Depending on which bridge, you may have different entrance.
Sorry, can't recall which this one is.
There are many street peddlers, selling souvenirs to drinks, even wine. I carry a bottle in my backpack to avoid having to buy them when I'm out. There are supposedly water fountains available throughout the city but it's not that common so best to refill when you spot one.
The sunset views are beautiful.
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