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Parisians Cool Off In Seine

Bodies of four men found in Seine river near Paris
Four bodies have been recovered from the Seine river just outside Paris, prosecutors said on Thursday. Authorities have so far found no evidence linking the cases.
Parisians cool off in the Seine after century-old ban ended
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.
Greetings from Paris, where you can swim in the Seine for the first time in a century
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Parisians and tourists flock to swim in the Seine as temperatures soar
Thousands of people have enjoyed a dip in the French capital's river since the opening to the public of three bathing sites last month, a first in over a century. The swimming areas are expected to get even more crowded as a heatwave is to affect the Paris region on Tuesday.
Parisians and tourists to swim in the Seine as temperatures rise
Swimming in the Seine is becoming an increasingly popular tourist attraction as well as a must-do for Parisians themselves.
Paris Reopens Seine River To Public Swimming After Over A Century.
Swimming in the Seine River in Paris, France, has become a popular tourist attraction since reopening last month for the first time in over a century. This follows years of promises from the city’s mayors to clean up the polluted river for swimming,
Paris: Swimming in Seine gets popular as heat rises
Thousands of people have enjoyed a dip in the river since three public bathing sites opened last month, the first in over a century. The swimming areas are expected to get even more crowded as a heatwave arrives in the region on Tuesday.

Mystery as bodies of FOUR men are pulled from Seine in Paris after train passenger spotted floating corpse

FOUR people have been found dead in the Seine River in Paris after a horrified train passenger spotted a floating corpse.

The Seine in Paris is open for swimming. Tourists and residents embrace it as temperatures soar

Swimming in the Seine is an increasingly popular tourist attraction in the French capital, and a must-do for Parisians ...

Four bodies pulled from the same spot in River Seine

Four bodies have been found floating in the River Seine, in the outskirts of Paris. A commuter alerted French police after ...
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Seine River Reopening Continues to be a Hit with Swimmers – Local and International

Since reopening in July, the Seine River has been a popular destination for locals and tourists to go for a swim.
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Surrounded by water, Dutch swimmers have plenty of places to cool off

While Parisians have recently rediscovered the pleasure of swimming in the Seine, Amsterdammers have enjoyed swimming in the ...
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Joyful Parisians take a historic plunge into the Seine after 100 ... - CNN

For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists will be able to take a refreshing dip in the River Seine. The long-polluted waterway is finally opening up as a summertime swim spot ...
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Want to take a dip in Paris? River Seine reopens to public swimming for ...

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.
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Will the Seine be clean enough to swim in by the Olympics? Not ... - NPR

Triathlon and marathon swimming are to take place in the Seine, where it has been illegal to swim for more than a century. The water has tested unsafe in recent weeks, and cleaner on other days.
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Paris Seine River Boat Cruise - Bateaux Parisiens Lunch Cruise - What to do in Paris, France!

Paris is a breathtaking city filled with endless attractions and culinary delights! Our top pick was the Scenic Seine River boat cruise with Bateaux Parisiens. This charming 2-hour Seine tour offered ...