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River Seine Reopens to Swimmers After Billion-Euro Cleanup, Century-Long Ban Lifted

The River Seine has reopened to swimmers in Paris, allowing people to take a dip in the French capital's waterway for the first time in at least a century after a €1 billion cleanup.

The iconic River Seine has reopened to swimmers in Paris, allowing people to take a dip in the French capital's waterway for the first time in at least a century after a more than billion-euro cleanup efforts. The reopening comes after a significant clean-up process which will continue to ensure the river remains safe and healthy for future generations.

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