News

First, France cleaned the polluted river so that Olympians could swim there. Now, a year later, it is opening three sites for locals to plunge in.
Explore the Seine River, the lifeblood of Paris, in this visual tour along its most iconic bridges and surrounding monuments. From the Eiffel Tower to Notre-Dame, including Pont Alexandre III, the ...
For the first time in more than 100 years, Parisians and visitors will be able to swim legally in the Seine, as three designated swimming areas open on Saturday. Following a €1.4 billion cleanup ...
Paris has opened portions of the Rive Seine for swimming for the first time in more than a century, fulfilling a promise of the 2024 Olympics.
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.
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 swim spot ...
Swimmers plunge into the river Seine after 100-year ban lifts Parisians have legally swum in the Seine River for the first time in a century ...
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.
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.