Have you ever wondered about the origins of the Seine's name? Originating from the commune of Sources-Seine in Burgundy, this river is named after a Celtic goddess, Sequana. We tell you all about its history and legend.
A little bit of climbing along the Seine, interested? For Paris Plages, you and your family can tackle a climbing wall during free, open-to-all sessions starting July 4, 2026.
The Roma, City of Light exhibition offers a portrait of the Italian capital through cinema’s seventh art, and examines its role as a backdrop in film. The free exhibit runs from July 2 to 6, 2026 at the Arènes de Lutèce, then continues until August 30 along the banks of the Seine.
One year after the great celebration of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the City of Paris is organizing a great kayak and paddle trip down the Seine to take us back into that festive and popular atmosphere this summer.
Following the spectacular floods, the Seine riverbanks are seeing the level water decrease. Paris cleaning staff members have initiated the ways evacuation work. In south-west Paris, banks opened to cars and pedestrians again from Tuesday February 16, 2021. Cleaning officers are working hard to sweep the banks in downtown Paris.
