Parisians and visitors looking to cool off this summer can dive in at three bathing sites. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Swimming in the Seine has been illegal since 1923, with a few exceptions, due to pollution and risks posed by river navigation. Taking a dip outside bathing areas is still banned for safety reasons.

After more than a century, Parisians are finally being invited to dive back into the city’s most iconic waterway. But is it sensible to take the plunge?View on euronews