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Headline: Historic Plunge: Parisians and Tourists Celebrate First Swim in the Seine in Over 100 Years

Caption: For the first time in over 100 years, Parisians and tourists can now swim in the Seine, following a 1.4 billion euro cleanup that made the river safe for bathing. Three new swimming areas along the Paris riverbank opened on Saturday, offering a chance to dip in the water near landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower.

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