Glistening in the early spring sunshine, the most romantic river in the world just about looks clean enough to dive into, but only if you squint a little.
There are always places to go to discover a more hidden side to Paris, away from the Louvre and onto its bridges, waterways and terraces even during the Olympic Games.
A swimming competition that was supposed to serve as a test event ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics was canceled due to poor water quality in the Seine, casting doubt over the French government’s audacious plan to clean up the famous river before next summer.
A 33-year-old office worker surnamed Park enjoys dining at hotels with his family from time to time. But he will have to limit his number of visits as hotels have recently been raising the price significantly.