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Parisians take a plunge in the Seine River after century-long ban
The French capital's iconic waterway has been largely closed to swimmers since 1923 due to pollution and risks from river ...
Parisians take a historic plunge into the River Seine after more than a century
People swim at the Grenelle safe bathing site on the Seine river in Paris, France, Saturday, July 5, 2025, during the opening ...
Paris opens Seine for swimming after century long ban
Three sites along the riverbank were opened Saturday morning and are close to some of the city's most iconic sites, including Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower.
AP explains as the River Seine reopens for swimming in Paris
Swimming in the Seine had been illegal since 1923, with a few exceptions, due to pollution and risks posed by river ...
In pictures: Swimmers plunge into the river Seine after 100-year ban lifts
Cheers of "It is warm!" rang out across the Seine on Saturday morning as Parisians legally plunged into the river for the ...
Joyful Parisians take a historic plunge into the Seine after 100 years
For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists will be able to take a refreshing dip in the River Seine. The ...
Joyful Parisians take a historic plunge into the Seine River after 100 years
Cries of “It is warm!” rang out across the Seine on Saturday morning as Parisians jumped into the river — legally — for the ...
From grime to sublime: Paris opens up River Seine for swimming
Paris opens up the River Seine for public swimming for the first time in over a century:: Paris, France:: Bathing in the long ...