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Want to take a dip in Paris? River Seine reopens to public swimming for first time in a century

For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists are getting ready to take a refreshing dip in the Seine

The Independent UK

Clean enough for a dip? Paris set to reopen the Seine for swimming, but locals aren’t so sure

After more than a century, Parisians are finally being invited to dive back into the city’s most iconic waterway. But is it sensible to take the plunge?

Euronews

‘We danced and sang songs to pagan gods’: readers’ favourite midsummer trips

From traditional festivities in the Arctic Circle to blaring techno on the banks of the Seine, our tipsters celebrate midsummer across Europe

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Paris Makes Clean Water Bet For River Seine Bathers

A year on from athletes competing in the River Seine during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, French authorities guarantee the water will be safe for the public to swim in this summer.

International Business Times

A Spree change: from Berlin to Oslo, Europe’s urban swimmers take the plunge

Parts of the Seine are opening to bathers and Berliners are pushing authorities to permit river dips, while other hotspots continue to delight city dwellers

The Guardian - UK

Paris wants to grant the River Seine legal personhood to better protect it from pollution

Meanwhile, people will be allowed to swim in the Seine's cleaner waters in a month’s time.

Euronews

Paris seeks to grant River Seine legal rights to protect its ecosystem

French authorities want to give legal rights to the River Seine to better defend the world-famous waterway in court and protect its fragile ecosystem. Following the example of New Zealand, the move is part of a global movement to grant legal personhood to nature.

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The Independent UK

Was this a hen do or a humanitarian mission to liberate Paris? Either way, give Lauren Sánchez an award

The hemlines were high and the diamonds hefty as the world’s second-richest fiancee and her entourage stormed the Seine. Formez vos bataillons, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Paris to open Seine for swimming this summer after century-long ban

One year after the Seine took centre stage at the Paris Olympic Games, hosting open water swimming and triathlon events, public swimming is set to return to the river – for the first time in more than a century.

Radio France Internationale

What happened when we ditched the Canaries for a more sustainable family trip to Paris

After years of beach breaks, Robin McKelvie’s decision to swap the Canary Islands for a no-fly break in France proved a roaring success – and even passed muster with his teenage daughters

The Independent UK

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Five things we learned on Day 5 - Made to Mazur

All glory, laud and honour to the river. The triathlon took place in a Seine deemed safe. In the less murky waters at the Paris La Défense Arena, a certain Mr Boki buffed up his legend with another golden splash. And Lucas Mazur rolls on.

Radio France Internationale

Golden glory for French para-triathletes despite delays over Seine water quality

Triathlon events at the Paralympic Games finally got the green light Monday after water quality issues, and home favorite Alexis Hanquinquant seized his chance to defend his title and claim one of France’s four gold medals of the day.

Radio France Internationale

Dirty water in River Seine forces postponement of para triathlon events

Health chiefs on Sunday postponed Paralympics triathlon competitions after tests revealed the water in the River Seine in central Paris would be unsafe for swimming.

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The Independent UK

Paralympic triathlon events are postponed because of poor water quality in the Seine River

Paralympics organizers say triathlon competitions in Paris scheduled for Sunday have been postponed because of concerns about water quality in the Seine River after heavy rainfall

The Times of India

Paralympic organisers postpone triathlon in Seine over water quality

The Paralympic triathlon event, originally scheduled for Sunday, has been pushed back by a day due to concerns regarding the water quality of River Seine, as announced by the organizers.

Radio France Internationale

Seine swimming to return to heart of Paris after century of bans

After much ado and a €1.4 billion cleanup, Paris is set to bring swimming back to the River Seine. Following the Olympics triumph, where athletes turned the river into a sporting arena, the city plans to open three central sites next year. This bold move will allow experienced swimmers to…

The Guardian - UK

Splashing in the Seine, diving in the Danube: the drive to make cities swimmable

Campaigners and architects around the world are turning previously polluted rivers and harbours into the perfect places for a refreshing dip. So will we soon be swimming to work?

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The 10 Things We’ll Remember About Paris 2024

From swimming in the Seine River to break dancing, here’s what we’ll probably end up recalling about these Games in a few years’ time.

The Independent UK

Irish swimmer Daniel Wiffen ‘rushed to hospital’ after pulling out of flagbearer role at closing ceremony

Wiffen won 800m freestyle gold in the pool before competing in the open water swim in the River Seine

The Independent UK

German open water athlete falls ill after swimming in the Seine River

German swimmer Leonie Beck says she became ill after competing in the women’s open water race at the Paris Olympics, despite assurances that the water in the Seine River was safe

The Independent UK

Cleaning up the Seine: the Olympics boosts a Parisian dream, but it's still far from fully achieved

French authorities vow that cleanup efforts on the Seine River will allow Parisians to finally open up as a summertime swim spot

Fortune

What does it take to host a successful Olympics? 3 key takeaways from Paris

Paris did some things differently, but it also faced the same baggage that host cities inevitably do: cost overruns.

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Paris Olympics Water Quality Data Reveals Bacteria Levels

Paris Olympics monitored Seine River water quality during events, facing challenges from bacteria levels influenced by weather.

France 24

Tahitian surfing champion Kauli Vaast takes victory lap along the Seine

After winning the gold medal in surfing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Kauli Vaast thrilled fans again by surfing along France's iconic River Seine. The 22-year-old was pulled by a boat, and surfed the small waves it created with the Eiffel Tower in the background.

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