After a century-long ban due to pollution, swimming in Paris's River Seine is now permitted in designated zones, thanks to ...

People enjoy the water at the Grenelle safe bathing site on the Seine River in Paris, France, Saturday, July 5, 2025.

France's capital Paris reopened the Seine River to swimmers on Saturday for the first time in over a century. AFP news agency said dozens of swimmers were present for the opening at 8:00 a.m. (0600 ...

Paris temporarily shuts down Seine swimming zones due to post-rain pollution, just a day after celebrating the river’s reopening for public bathing ...

Rainfall on Sunday temporarily shut down three Seine swimming sites in Paris according to the city hall website, just one day ...

Explore the Seine River, the lifeblood of Paris, in this visual tour along its most iconic bridges and surrounding monuments.

Paris has opened portions of the Rive Seine for swimming for the first time in more than a century, fulfilling a promise of ...