The Latest Breaking News from Seine

Going for a dip in the Seine on a hot summer's day has been the pipedream of many a Parisian since swimming in the river was formally banned a century ago.

France's government has given the go-ahead for a floating landing pad for flying taxis to be built on the River Seine. It's set to be shown off during the Paris Olympics, but Paris City Hall says it plans to challenge the landing pad permit in court.

“The Seine plays this dualistic role between our Emily in Paris postcard moments and the reality of being a living, working, breathing river,” one expert said.

Paris Olympics organizers still have "full confidence" swimming events in the Seine River will happen.

With the Paris Olympics just three weeks away, recent test results show promising improvements in the Seine's water quality. The river is set to host several outdoor swimming events during the Games.

A 76-year-old American swimmer has taken a dip in the Seine River in Paris to celebrate the Fourth of July

Less than a month before the Paris Olympics, the Seine River is still too dirty to swim in.

Yes, you read right. A poop protest. We break it all down for you.

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The Seine-et-Marne area southeast of Paris has emerged as a bastion of support for the National Rally in a region that was previously hostile towards Marine Le Pen’s party. Fresh from its triumph in European elections, the far right is riding a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment in the French capital’s…

Paris is getting ready for perhaps the most ambitious of all Olympic Games while still wrestling with familiar last-minute host city worries.