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The Seine used to be a toxic mess. Now it’s the hottest new swim spot in Paris
By Camille Knight at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 5, 2026
· 6 min read
If youre visiting Paris this summer, you may want to add swimming in the Seine to your itinerary. And after the heat this city has seen in the past few weeks, you may absolutely need to.Paris just experienced its hottest day on record, with temperatures topping 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Celsius)...
Key takeaway RELATED STORY | France records around 1,000 additional deaths amid extreme heat wave leading to European recordsFrom Saturday, Parisians and tourists can take a refreshing plunge in the Seine, for the second summer in a row.
Why this matters in The Detroit
Detroit 's own efforts to revitalize its waterfront areas can draw inspiration from Paris's transformation of the Seine into a popular swim spot. As Detroit continues to redevelop its riverfront, the city may consider implementing similar initiatives to make its waterways more accessible and enjoyable for residents and visitors. The success of Paris's seasonal swim spots, which have become a new summer tradition, demonstrates the potential for urban waterways to be repurposed as recreational spaces. Detroit's own history of industrial pollution and neglect of its waterways parallels the Seine's past, but the French city's turnaround offers a promising model for revitalization. As Detroit moves forward with its own waterfront development plans, it will be worth watching how the city balances recreational uses with environmental and safety concerns, and whether it can create similar vibrant public spaces along its own riverfront.
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Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? If youre visiting Paris this summer, you may want to add swimming in the Seine to your itinerary. And after the heat this city has seen in the past few weeks, you may absolutely need to.Paris just experienced its hottest day on record, with temperatures topping 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Celsius)...
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