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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emma Carmichael and Sylvie Corbet

Paris summer ritual returns with 3 supervised Seine swimming spots

France Seine Swimming - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Swimming in the Seine is settling into a new Paris summer ritual as the city on Saturday opened three supervised bathing sites for the second year in a row.

The free swimming areas near City Hall, the Eiffel Tower and in eastern Paris will remain open through the summer, depending on water quality and weather conditions. They are placed under strict lifeguards' watch and authorities conduct daily water quality testing.

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