River Seine reopens to swimmers in Paris after century-long ban
Summary
The River Seine in Paris is open to public swimming again for the first time since 1923. The reopening is part of improvements made for the 2024 Olympics, and it includes three designated swimming areas with facilities for public use.Key Facts
- The River Seine was closed to public swimmers for 100 years due to water pollution.
- Paris made significant efforts, spending over €1.4 billion, to clean the river ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
- There are now three areas where people can swim in the Seine, near the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and eastern Paris.
- These swimming spots have facilities like changing rooms and showers, and can accommodate 300 people.
- Swimmers can use these areas for free until the end of August, with age restrictions of 10 or 14 years depending on the location.
- Lifeguards are on duty to ensure swimmer safety.
- Efforts to reopen the Seine to swimmers were initiated by former Mayor Jacques Chirac in 1988.
- Despite successful cleaning, pollution concerns existed due to rain-related water quality issues before the Olympics.
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