Want to take a dip in Paris? River Seine reopens to public swimming for first time in a century
by Sylvie Corbet and Jeffrey Schaeffer

The Associated Press    Translate This Article
4 July 2025

On 4 July 2025 The Associated Press reported: 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 following a 1.4 billion euro ($1.5 billion) cleanup project that made it suitable for Olympic competitions last year. Global Good News service views this news as a sign of rising positivity in the fields of health and government, documenting the growth of life-supporting, evolutionary trends.

...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.

This city's authorities have given the green light for the public opening, with water quality results consistently in line with European regulations.

'It's a symbolic moment when we get our river back,' said sports coach and influencer Lucile Woodward, who will participate in the first amateur open water competition in the Seine on Sunday.

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