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Paris opens river Seine for public swimming for first time since 1923

  • Paris reopened the Seine River for public swimming on July 5, 2025, for the first time since bathing was banned in 1923.
  • This reopening followed a €1.4 billion cleanup aimed at making the river safe for the 2024 Olympic swimming events and public use.
  • Three free, lifeguard-supervised swimming sites opened near the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and eastern Paris, accessible by age 10 or 14 depending on the site, until August 31.
  • Officials test water daily and use a color-coded flag system to signal swimming safety, but scientists warn water quality varies and official tests may not capture all risks.
  • The reopening reflects Paris's dedication to improving the river's ecological health and creating a lasting Olympic impact, though many locals remain cautious about swimming due to ongoing concerns about water pollution.
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The hazards of the weather cause a first closure of the bathing in the Seine, until Monday 7 July included. The day after its opening, the waters of Paris could, in fact, be already unfit because of the heavy rains.

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Politico Europe broke the news in Brussels, Belgium on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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