Seine Reopens for Swimming: Paris River Welcomes Swimmers After a Century
After a 1.4 billion euro cleanup, the River Seine in Paris is opening for public swimming for the first time in over a century, with three designated swimming areas set to open. The Seine, once heavily polluted and illegal for swimming, was a key venue for the 2024 Paris Olympics, motivating extensive water quality improvements. Although authorities report water quality meeting European standards, some experts express skepticism about the water’s true safety and the current assessment methodology. Despite this, swimming sites will be open for free during specific times, offering a new recreational experience to Parisians and tourists.
John Q. Hosedrinker