With that said, the Seine is going to be included in the 2024 Paris Olympics — and not just as a sight-seeing destination. The river had been scheduled to hold multiple Olympic events ...

Athletes dive into the Seine River from the Alexander III Bridge on the start of the first leg of the women's triathlon test event for the Paris Olympics this past summer. (Michel Euler/AP ...

Triathlon and marathon events are set to take place in the river, where swimming has been illegal for over a century. After numerous delays, the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, finally took a plunge ...

You won’t have much trouble finding the Seine, as it flows directly through the heart of Paris. The river is perhaps one of the most famous waterways in the world and an attraction in itself.

The opening ceremony, triathlon and marathon swimming for the Paris Olympics are scheduled to be held on the River Seine. Although many Parisians used to swim in the Seine, the practice has been ...

Check out our whirlwind visit to Paris before a Viking River Cruise as part of a land and sea combination. Our odyssey kicks ...