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Authorities have reopened the Seine river in Paris to public swimming for the first time after a century-long ban. Here's ...
Parisians will be able to swim in the Seine, providing much-needed relief as summer temperatures break records.
Paris locals and visitors witnessed the reopening of the Seine River, marking its first accessibility since 1923. This event ...
Parisians celebrated as the Seine reopened for swimming after 100 years, following a massive cleanup project that restored ...
Cries of "It is warm!" rang out across the Seine on Saturday morning as Parisians jumped into the river -- legally -- for the ...
Swimming in the Seine has been illegal since 1923, with a few exceptions, due to pollution and risks posed by river navigation. Taking a dip outside bathing areas is still banned for safety reasons.
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Court proceedings revealed how a criminal gang in Britain was directed to target Yevgeny Chichvarkin, a dissident Russian who ...
In the 1800s, the Seine was crowded with “four-cent baths,” while aristocrats enjoyed swimming clubs. Today, three sites in the river, along with two in the Marne, are designated for safe ...
After finding a winning lottery ticket in a parking lot, an aging widow flies to Europe for a river cruise on the Seine. There, she receives a surprising amount of attention from younger men.
For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists will be able to take a refreshing dip in the River Seine. The long-polluted waterway is finally opening up as a summertime swim spot ...