Swimming in the Seine allowed in Paris after 100-year ban

In Paris, after a 100-year ban, the Seine River has reopened for public swimming.

As BBC reports, the historic event took place after decades of waiting. Back in 1988, then-French President Jacques Chirac promised that Parisians would once again be able to immerse themselves in the waters of the famous river. Since then, a large-scale phased cleanup of the Seine began. For the 2024 Olympic Games, colossal funding of more than 1.4 billion euros was allocated to rehabilitate Paris's water artery. It is thanks to these recent radical measures that the river has finally become suitable for swimming.

This morning, several dozen enthusiasts, not wanting to miss the historic moment, gathered in advance and eagerly jumped into the waters of the Seine as soon as it became officially permitted.

It is noted that three special zones have been designated for public swimming in the river: the first is located near the majestic Eiffel Tower, the second is in close proximity to the famous Notre Dame Cathedral, and the third is in the eastern part of the French capital.