Paris Seine swimming locations closed following illegal fuel dumping
Two free swimming spots in the River Seine have remained closed since Monday following illegal fuel dumping further upstream, according to Paris authorities.
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Two free swimming spots located in the River Seine have been closed since Monday, The Local reports. Paris authorities attribute the closures to what they have described as illegal fuel dumping that took place further up the river.
The swimming areas will remain shut while the situation is handled, following the incident reported by the local publication on July 29, 2026.
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