"Over the course of last summer more than 75,000 swimmers used the three sites - each site is tested daily and opens only if the water quality is high enough for safe swimming. Last year saw several days of closure following heavy rain. The swimming spots also form part of the legacy of Paris' former mayor Anne Hidalgo, and following the election of her Parti Socialiste colleague Emmanuel Gregoire as the new mayor, Paris city hall confirmed that the event will go ahead in 2026."
Three roped-off open-water swimming areas in central Paris will reopen in summer 2026 along the Seine. Bercy in the 12th arrondissement and Bras de Grenelle opposite the Eiffel Tower will use the same locations as in 2025. The third site, Bras Marie, will shift downstream to the area next to Pont Louis Philippe in the 4th arrondissement. The sites are expected to open in July and August alongside Paris plages, though exact dates are not confirmed. Swimming will be free and no advance booking will be required, but each area has limits on swimmer numbers, so waiting may be necessary when capacity is reached. Daily water-quality testing determines whether each site opens, and closures can occur after heavy rain.
Read at www.thelocal.fr
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