Swimming in the River Seine resumed on Saturday for the first time in over a century, attracting numerous enthusiasts eager to take a plunge in the famed river, marking a significant moment since the activity was halted in 1923, with crowds arriving before the 8am start.
Source: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250705-paris-river-seine-reopens-to-swimmers-after-century-long-ban
