An Olympics spokesperson said: ‘Analyses carried out in the Seine today revealed ... at the water. The river, which spans 483-miles, has long had a reputation for being dirty.

There are few rivers in the world that offer as scenic of a view as the Seine. The lengthy waterway that flows through Paris offers the ability to see the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame de Paris ...

After a brief stroll along the River Seine, he comes to a halt at the Henri IV Dock with Notre Dame Cathedral just about visible through the mist. Here, François flicks his wrist back and then ...

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 ...