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Paris Extends River Seine Swimming Amid High Demand

8/29/2025

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Paris Extends Swimming

Paris has extended swimming in the River Seine due to high demand, with two sites open until September 7 and 14.
Nearly 100,000 bathers have used the sites since their July reopening, the first swimming allowed since 1923.
The initiative supports the legacy of the Paris 2024 Olympics and will cost €330,000.
The city plans to enhance water quality for future swimming opportunities.

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Paris Promotes Wellness

Paris will host free climbing events at Block-Out gyms from September 19-21, 2025, accessible to all ages.
The Montparnasse Tower Observatory will offer morning yoga classes starting September 9, 2025, with free admission for children under 12 on select days.
These initiatives aim to boost community engagement and encourage active lifestyles in the city.

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Paris Extends Swimming

Paris has extended swimming in the River Seine due to high demand, with two sites open until September 7 and 14.
Nearly 100,000 bathers have used the sites since their July reopening, the first swimming allowed since 1923.
The initiative supports the legacy of the Paris 2024 Olympics and will cost €330,000.
The city plans to enhance water quality for future swimming opportunities.

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