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Parisians cool off in the Seine after century-old ban ended

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Parisians cool off in the Seine after century-old ban endedParis (AFP) Aug 13, 2025

/> Motivated by a sweltering heatwave, Parisians have been queueing up to take a dip in the river Seine after it reopened to bathers following a ban dating back to 1923. Since city hall delivered on a promise to make the river safe for swimming ahead of last year's Summer Olympics, and then for everybody, more than 50,000 people have taken the plunge this summer. "What a great opportuni
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