a major transportation route and vital for many kinds of commerce. It has also served as a source of sustenance for many fishermen dating back to the third century. In 1991, the Seine River was ...

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 ...

The 2024 Paris Olympics will begin with a spectacular Opening Ceremony — athletes from all over the world floating down the Seine River before ... kilometer (3.7-mile) route on open-air boats.

Another 104,000 people are expected to watch the river ceremonies from lower ... the French capital on boats on the Seine along a 6-kilometer (3.7-mile) route. Sign up for our weekly newsletter ...

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 ...