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Parisians Make Historic Plunge as Seine River Opens for Public Swimming

Parisians Make Historic Plunge as Seine River Opens for Public Swimming

Parisians Make Historic Plunge as Seine River Opens for Public Swimming For the first time in over a century, the iconic River Seine has officially opened its banks for public swimming, marking a monumental achievement after a €1.4 billion ($1.5 billion) cleanup project. This historic moment allows Parisians and tourists alike to take a refreshing dip in the once-polluted waterway, which was notably deemed suitable for Olympic competitions last year. Three new designated swimming sites, strategically located near landmarks like…

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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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