Paris reopens the Seine River for public swimming.

Nik Martin   DW5 July 2025
Parisians have begun bathing in the Seine for the first time in over 100 years after a ban was lifted.

Dozens of swimmers were present for the opening at 8:00, diving into the water under the watchful eye of lifeguards.

The French capital has created three swimming zones along the river as part of its Olympic legacy.