PARIS — For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists will be able to take a refreshing dip in the River Seine. The long-polluted waterway is finally opening up as a summertime ...

After a century-long ban, Paris reopens the Seine for swimming. For the first time since 1923 after an extensive clean-up, ...

Currently open to 1,000 bathers daily in three different cordoned swimming locations for free, Parisians are flocking to ...

Paris locals and visitors witnessed the reopening of the Seine River, marking its first accessibility since 1923. This event provided a much-needed escape from the intense summer heat. The reopening ...

For the first time in over a century, Parisians are once again swimming in the River Seine. What once seemed impossible is ...

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, who took a much-publicized dip in the Seine two weeks ago along with Estanguet and others to ease fears about water quality, said after Beaugrand won the first Olympic ...

PARIS — For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists will be able to take a refreshing dip in the River Seine. The long-polluted waterway is finally opening up as a summertime ...

Swimming in the Seine has been illegal since 1923, with a few exceptions, due to pollution and risks posed by river navigation. Taking a dip outside bathing areas is still banned for safety reasons.

Swimming in the Seine has been illegal since 1923, with a few exceptions, due to pollution and risks posed by river navigation. Taking a dip outside bathing areas is still baned for safety reasons.

Emilie Vilana of Fluidion test the Seine river water quality, Thursday, July 3, 2025 for the opening of the three Seine swimming pools during the 'Paris Plages' event from July 5 to Aug. 31 in Paris.