New Ban on Swimming in the Seine After the Sordid Discovery in a Bag

Sport & Société - Kévin Bernardi

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More than 20,000 bathers have already been able to enjoy the opening of swimming at the three Parisian sites arranged this summer on the Seine. A great success that should strengthen the City of Paris in its desire to multiply in the future the access points along the river. A year after the...

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Since 5 July 2025, swimming in the Seine had aroused a real enthusiasm in Paris. Forbidden since 1923 for sanitary reasons, swimming has long been a collective dream in Paris. This hope has been fuelled by the nostalgia of a time when the river belonged to the daily lives of the inhabitants. This access to swimming also meets the growing needs of areas of freshness and relaxation. Especially since the city is experiencing more and more hot peaks…