PARIS, France – After more than a century, the River Seine is reopening for swimming, offering both locals and tourists the chance to take a dip. The long-polluted waterway has been cleaned up, thanks to a significant effort tied to last year’s Olympic competitions.
Swimming in the Seine has been illegal since 1923. However, the river became a central part of the staging for the Paris Olympics in 2024. Starting Saturday, visitors and residents can enjoy swimming in the river once again.
The cleanup was extensive and costly, aimed at making the Seine safe for Olympic swimmers. Now, that same opportunity extends to the public, marking a historic moment for the city.
The reopening of the Seine for swimming highlights Paris’s commitment to environmental restoration and public enjoyment of its iconic river. This move is expected to attract both locals and tourists eager to experience the Seine in a new way.
