Paris opens river Seine for public swimming for first time since 1923
ÎLE-DE-FRANCE, FRANCE, JUL 7 – A €1.4 billion cleanup enabled the Seine to meet European water standards, allowing up to 1,000 swimmers daily at three Paris sites until August 31, officials said.
- Authorities in Paris allowed public swimming in the River Seine again this weekend, ending a prohibition that had been in place since 1923.
- This reopening followed a $1.5 billion cleanup project aimed at making the river safe for Olympic swimmers during Paris 2024.
- Three free, supervised outdoor swimming sites opened near Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and eastern Paris with scheduled hours until August 31st.
- According to Pierre Rabadan, the deputy mayor of Paris, water quality is checked every day, with a flag system—green for safe swimming and red for hazardous conditions like strong currents—used to inform the public.
- While the reopening symbolizes a commitment to environmental restoration, experts note water quality varies and risks may not be fully captured by current tests.
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