Seine reopens to first Paris swimmers after century-long ban

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Published On: 05 Jul 2025, 12:34


     
PARIS, July 5, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers on Saturday morning for the first time since 1923, offering locals and tourists a welcome respite after a scorching temperatures.

A few dozen swimmers arrived ahead of the opening at 8:00 am (0600 GMT) for the long awaited moment, diving into the water under the watchful eye of lifeguards, an AFP journalist said.

 

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