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Watch: Parisians swim in Seine for the first time in 100 years

For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists are officially allowed to swim in the River Seine — and many are already diving in.

Euronews · Jul 7, 2025

Paris reopens Seine River to public swimming after century-long ban

About 1,000 swimmers a day will be allowed to use three bathing sites after €1.4bn clean-up programme

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2025

Parisians take a historic plunge into the River Seine after more than a century

The return to swimming follows a 1.4 billion euro cleanup project tied to last year’s Olympics. Officials now say the Seine meets European water quality standards on most days.

Euronews · Jul 5, 2025

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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

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025

Seine reopens to Paris swimmers after century-long ban

The River Seine reopened to swimmers on Saturday morning in Paris, allowing people to take a dip in the French capital's iconic waterway for the first time since 1923.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 5, 2025

Want to take a dip in Paris? River Seine reopens to public swimming for first time in a century

For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists are getting ready to take a refreshing dip in the Seine

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

Clean enough for a dip? Paris set to reopen the Seine for swimming, but locals aren’t so sure

After more than a century, Parisians are finally being invited to dive back into the city’s most iconic waterway. But is it sensible to take the plunge?

Euronews · Jul 4, 2025

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‘We danced and sang songs to pagan gods’: readers’ favourite midsummer trips

From traditional festivities in the Arctic Circle to blaring techno on the banks of the Seine, our tipsters celebrate midsummer across Europe

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025

Paris Makes Clean Water Bet For River Seine Bathers

A year on from athletes competing in the River Seine during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, French authorities guarantee the water will be safe for the public to swim in this summer.

International Business Times · Jun 20, 2025

A Spree change: from Berlin to Oslo, Europe’s urban swimmers take the plunge

Parts of the Seine are opening to bathers and Berliners are pushing authorities to permit river dips, while other hotspots continue to delight city dwellers

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2025

Paris wants to grant the River Seine legal personhood to better protect it from pollution

Meanwhile, people will be allowed to swim in the Seine's cleaner waters in a month’s time.

Euronews · Jun 5, 2025

Paris seeks to grant River Seine legal rights to protect its ecosystem

French authorities want to give legal rights to the River Seine to better defend the world-famous waterway in court and protect its fragile ecosystem. Following the example of New Zealand, the move is part of a global movement to grant legal personhood to nature.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 5, 2025

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The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

Was this a hen do or a humanitarian mission to liberate Paris? Either way, give Lauren Sánchez an award

The hemlines were high and the diamonds hefty as the world’s second-richest fiancee and her entourage stormed the Seine. Formez vos bataillons, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025

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Radio France Internationale · May 17, 2025

Paris to open Seine for swimming this summer after century-long ban

One year after the Seine took centre stage at the Paris Olympic Games, hosting open water swimming and triathlon events, public swimming is set to return to the river – for the first time in more than a century.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

What happened when we ditched the Canaries for a more sustainable family trip to Paris

After years of beach breaks, Robin McKelvie’s decision to swap the Canary Islands for a no-fly break in France proved a roaring success – and even passed muster with his teenage daughters

Radio France Internationale · Sep 2, 2024

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Five things we learned on Day 5 - Made to Mazur

All glory, laud and honour to the river. The triathlon took place in a Seine deemed safe. In the less murky waters at the Paris La Défense Arena, a certain Mr Boki buffed up his legend with another golden splash. And Lucas Mazur rolls on.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 2, 2024

Golden glory for French para-triathletes despite delays over Seine water quality

Triathlon events at the Paralympic Games finally got the green light Monday after water quality issues, and home favorite Alexis Hanquinquant seized his chance to defend his title and claim one of France’s four gold medals of the day.

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Radio France Internationale · Sep 1, 2024

Dirty water in River Seine forces postponement of para triathlon events

Health chiefs on Sunday postponed Paralympics triathlon competitions after tests revealed the water in the River Seine in central Paris would be unsafe for swimming.

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2024

Paralympic triathlon events are postponed because of poor water quality in the Seine River

Paralympics organizers say triathlon competitions in Paris scheduled for Sunday have been postponed because of concerns about water quality in the Seine River after heavy rainfall

The Times of India · Sep 1, 2024

Paralympic organisers postpone triathlon in Seine over water quality

The Paralympic triathlon event, originally scheduled for Sunday, has been pushed back by a day due to concerns regarding the water quality of River Seine, as announced by the organizers.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 31, 2024

Seine swimming to return to heart of Paris after century of bans

After much ado and a €1.4 billion cleanup, Paris is set to bring swimming back to the River Seine. Following the Olympics triumph, where athletes turned the river into a sporting arena, the city plans to open three central sites next year. This bold move will allow experienced swimmers to…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2024

Splashing in the Seine, diving in the Danube: the drive to make cities swimmable

Campaigners and architects around the world are turning previously polluted rivers and harbours into the perfect places for a refreshing dip. So will we soon be swimming to work?

Sports Illustrated · Aug 12, 2024

The 10 Things We’ll Remember About Paris 2024

From swimming in the Seine River to break dancing, here’s what we’ll probably end up recalling about these Games in a few years’ time.

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2024

Irish swimmer Daniel Wiffen ‘rushed to hospital’ after pulling out of flagbearer role at closing ceremony

Wiffen won 800m freestyle gold in the pool before competing in the open water swim in the River Seine

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