For the first time since the 1920s, Parisians can legally bathe in their river. Despite the naysayers’ grim warnings, our hesitant columnist tests the waters ...

Parisians will be able to swim in the Seine, providing much-needed relief as summer temperatures break records.

The French capital's iconic waterway has been largely closed to swimmers since 1923 due to pollution and risks from river ...

Parisians have legally swum in the Seine River for the first time in more than 100 years. On Saturday morning, designated ...

Cries of "It is warm!" rang out across the Seine on Saturday morning as Parisians jumped into the river -- legally -- for the ...

Swimming in the Seine has been illegal since 1923, with a few exceptions, due to pollution and risks posed by river navigation. Taking a dip outside bathing areas is still banned for safety reasons.

Paris reportedly spent billions of dollars to fix the Seine and to improve the quality of water, making it fit for public use ...

The Seine, which played a starring role in the 2024 Paris Olympics, again takes centre stage in the capital this summer with ...