Parisians and tourists can swim in the River Seine at three designated sites near Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and in eastern Paris. The cleaning project has made the iconic river suitable for Olympic competitions. Each bathing site is equipped for 150 to 300 swimmers, featuring changing rooms, showers, and beach furniture. While the reopening provides a respite from heat, officials warn of dangers such as strong currents and boat traffic. Lifeguards will assess swimming abilities of visitors before granting access to the water.
The iconic River Seine has reopened to swimmers in Paris, allowing people to take a dip in the French capital's waterway for the first time in over a century.
The seasonal opening of the Seine for swimming is seen as a key legacy of the Paris 2024 Olympics, when open-water swimmers and triathletes competed in its waters.
The swimming zones are equipped with changing rooms, showers and beach-style furniture, offering space for 150 to 300 swimmers.
Officials reminded swimmers of potential dangers, including strong currents, boat traffic and an average depth of 3.5 metres.
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