Cool Down This Summer: Parisian Swimming Pools in the Seine Now a Reality! 🎉
Summer Swimming Sessions in the Seine: Paris Unveils Open-Water Pools - Summertime Swimming Pools Unveiled on the Seine in Paris
That's right, folks! Pack your swimsuits and head to Paris this summer, as the city officially opens three public swimming pools right in the Seine River. Get ready to take a dip near iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Paris is embracing a new era for water sports enthusiasts, with continuous monitoring of water quality ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for swimmers. The public pools will launch on July 5, offering changing rooms, showers, lifeguard supervision, and even space to soak up some sun.
Swimming near the Eiffel Tower won't be just for families and kids—special areas will be set up for everybody to enjoy! The pools will operate throughout the summer using innovative installations like floating pontoons and mobile containers. Once winter comes, they'll be quickly removed to prepare for the next season.
With climate change causing warmer summers, the sports minister, Marie Barsacq, is thrilled about these new swimming spots: "Given the upcoming hot summers, we need places to cool off." City Mayor Anne Hidalgo agrees, as improving the city's quality of life is essential with the temperature rise. A step towards making the river more accessible includes closing streets along the riverbank to car traffic.
For many Parisians, swimming in the Seine again has been a long-held desire. While officially banned in 1923 due to pollution concerns, some still found ways to swim in the river until the early 1960s. Today, the city's significant improvements to the Seine's water quality have made swimming a reality once more! 🏊♂️🏊♀️
Happy dipping this summer, Parisians and tourists alike!
In the spirit of enhancing lifestyles and embracing outdoor-living, the Parisian community is implementing a unique policy that encourages vocational training for lifeguards to ensure safety during the operation of these innovative floating swimming pools in the Seine. Moreover, these initiatives extend beyond swimming, as home-and-garden enthusiasts may find vocational training opportunities in maintaining and preserving the river's ecosystem, promoting a harmonious balance between urban living and nature.
