For many years, the city of Paris has maintained that residents and tourists will soon be able to bathe in the Seine. A veritable urban legend since the presidency of Jacques Chirac, the introduction of such bathing is becoming increasingly realistic, however, as the Paris 2024 Olympic Games approach. Anne Hidalgo, the Mayor of Paris, has announced that three sites have been selected to enable bathing, in 2025. These are Bras Marie, Grenelle and Bercy. " The supervised pools will be marked out by buoys and a pontoon for access, with areas for changing, showering and stowing belongings on the quays," the mayor said in a press release.
But do Parisians really want to take a dip in the river that runs through the capital? Nothing is less certain, given its reputation! However, several sporting events will take place in the Seine during the Olympic Games, including marathon swimming, triathlon and parathriatlon. According to Tony Estanguet, President of the Paris 2024 Olympic Organizing Committee, tests carried out this summer on water quality are"very, very, very encouraging". To date, the levels recorded already allow swimming, and the elected officials are confident that the sanitation will be even better during the Olympic Games. So, are you ready for a swim?
Where to swim in the Seine in Paris: the three bathing sites opened for Paris Plages
Swimming in the Seine? It's a subject that caused quite a stir during the Olympic Games. However, as promised by Anne Hidalgo, it will indeed be possible this summer. We take a look at what's in store and the various sites in Paris where you can take a dip. From July 5 to August 31, 2025, three free swimming areas will be accessible in the Seine as part of Paris Plages. Find out where they are. [Read more]
Where to swim in the Seine in Paris: the three bathing sites opened for Paris Plages
