Swimming in the Seine offers a unique opportunity for urban swimmers, with significant participation since its recent launch. Safety measures include wearing yellow lifebuoys and daily bacterial monitoring, assuring swimmers despite historical contamination concerns. The swimming experience is currently restricted to July and August to ensure water quality. Since opening, over 50,000 swimmers have joined, experiencing no health issues. City officials view this pilot phase as crucial for potential expansion in 2026, aiming to establish a new summer tradition in Paris.
"I've walked and cycled along the Seine many times, but this was a unique opportunity to swim surrounded by beautiful architecture I've always seen from a different angle."
"What I'd love is to swim for more than just these two months," says nutritionist Ariane Grumbach, who has done leisurely laps in the Seine several times.
More than 50,000 swimmers have participated in the experience since the sites' openings on Saturday 5 July, with no reported health issues.
If all goes well, this brief summer season could mark the beginning of a beloved new Parisian ritual.
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