For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists are officially allowed to swim in the River Seine — and many are already diving in.View on euronews

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 following a 1.

The French capital's iconic waterway has been largely closed to swimmers since 1923 due to pollution and risks from river navigation.