The Towering Face of French Swimming - The New York Times
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For the First Time in a Century, Paris Is Making the Seine Swimmable, Smart News
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Headquarters of the United Nations - Wikipedia
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Olympics swimming test event in Seine canceled due to poor water quality
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One Times Square - Wikipedia
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Opinion Climate Change Demands We Clean Up Our Rivers for Swimming - The New York Times
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The Greater Journey, Book by David McCullough, Official Publisher Page
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Redesign Around Notre-Dame to Keep Tourists Moving and Lower Temperatures - The New York Times
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Paris Olympics 2024: What to Expect for Tickets, Hotels and Travel - The New York Times
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A Defense of the Ugliest Building in Paris