Paris summer ritual returns with 3 supervised Seine swimming spots
Summary
Paris has reopened three supervised swimming areas in the Seine River for the summer, allowing people to swim safely near landmarks like the Eiffel Tower. These free spots have lifeguards on duty and water quality is regularly tested to ensure safety.Key Facts
- Three swimming areas in the Seine are open near City Hall, the Eiffel Tower, and eastern Paris.
- Swimming is supervised by lifeguards and water quality is checked every day.
- The swimming spots are free to use and open through the summer depending on weather and water conditions.
- Swimming in the Seine had been banned for about 100 years due to pollution before improvements were made.
- The river cleanup included sewer upgrades and new rainwater storage to reduce pollution.
- The Grenelle site near the Eiffel Tower limits the number of swimmers to 200 at a time and uses a waiting system.
- Swimming in the Seine during the 2024 Paris Olympics helped speed up the river cleanup efforts.
- Visitors and Parisians enjoy swimming in the Seine as a unique experience with views of the city’s landmarks.
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