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Paris Weighs Extending Seine Swimming Season After 80,000 Visits

Olympic-era cleanup opened the river to public bathing for the first time in decades.

Nach 100 Jahren dürfen Menschen wieder in der Seine schwimmen. Die Andrang ist riesig.
Nach 100 Jahren dürfen Menschen wieder in der Seine schwimmen. Die Andrang ist riesig.

Overview

  • Three free, lifeguarded bathing zones opened in early July at sites near the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame and the National Library.
  • The pilot was scheduled to end in late August, and city officials are now reviewing a possible extension into September.
  • Water quality is tested frequently and swimming is halted immediately when readings deteriorate, which occurred on isolated days this summer.
  • Roughly 80,000 visits were recorded across July and August, including heavy turnout during a recent heat wave.
  • The program follows billions in upgrades such as sewer hookups for houseboats, a large retention basin and treatment improvements, with no serious illness reports cited by Le Figaro.