River Seine Reopens for Swimming After Over 100 Years, Thanks to $1.5 Billion Cleanup

River Seine Reopens for Swimming After Over 100 Years, Thanks to $1.5 Billion Cleanup

For the first time in more than a century, both Parisians and tourists can now enjoy swimming in the River Seine. 

Once notorious for its pollution, the iconic waterway has been transformed into a safe swimming spot following a massive $1.5 billion cleanup effort.

The revitalization project, which made the river suitable for Olympic events last year, has now opened it to the public as a summertime destination, marking a historic environmental achievement for the city of Paris.