To ensure the river was Olympic-ready, Paris invested $1.5 billion into the cleanup effort, known as the “Swimming Plan.” As ...

First, France cleaned the polluted river so that Olympians could swim there. Now, a year later, it is opening three sites for ...

For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists will be able to take a refreshing dip in the River Seine. The ...

The French capital's iconic waterway has been largely closed to swimmers since 1923 due to pollution and risks from river ...

The famed Seine river in Paris opened to the public for swimming on Saturday for the first time in over a 100 years, a key ...

Swimming in the Seine had been illegal since 1923, with a few exceptions, due to pollution and risks posed by river ...

Paris locals and visitors witnessed the reopening of the Seine River, marking its first accessibility since 1923. This event ...

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.

Three outdoor bathing areas opened to the public this weekend amid a searing heatwave, though authorities had to temporarily ...

Three sites along the riverbank were opened Saturday morning and are close to some of the city's most iconic sites, including Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower.