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Paris Makes History: Seine River Opens for Public Swimming This Summer, First Time Since 1923

Paris Makes History: Seine River Opens for Public Swimming This Summer, First Time Since 1923

Paris Makes History: Seine River Opens for Public Swimming This Summer, First Time Since 1923 In a historic moment for the French capital, the River Seine has officially opened for public swimming this summer season, marking the first time Parisians and visitors can safely dip into its waters since 1923. The eagerly anticipated reopening, which commenced recently, is a direct result of extensive clean-up operations spurred by the river’s use as a venue for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Three dedicated…

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Parisians Celebrate Historic Return to Seine Swimming After Century-Long Ban

Parisians Celebrate Historic Return to Seine Swimming After Century-Long Ban

Parisians Celebrate Historic Return to Seine Swimming After Century-Long Ban Parisians have embraced a monumental moment, taking their first recreational plunge into the River Seine in over a century. The historic swim, which saw participants don bright yellow lifebuoys under the watchful eyes of lifeguards, marks the successful culmination of a 1.4 billion euro ($1.5 billion) cleanup initiative linked to last year’s Olympic Games. Mayor Anne Hidalgo, who previously took a dip last year, was present to witness the occasion,…

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