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Public swimming sites reopen along the Seine in Paris

Parisians and tourists have returned to three supervised swimming areas along the Seine following the reopening of sites established for the 2024 Olympic Games.

By 5 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET Updated 5 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET

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According to The Local, three free, supervised swimming locations on the Seine opened to the public on Saturday. The reopening provides a cooling respite for residents and visitors following a period of record-breaking heat in the French capital.

The swimming sites were originally established as part of the infrastructure for the 2024 Olympic Games. These areas remain available for recreational use as temperatures continue to impact the city.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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