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In spring, brave Parisians take the plunge and bathe in the Bassin de la Villette / 38F86T2
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The sun is shining in Paris, but the air remains cool. Around 70 people bathe in the 12-degree water of the Bassin de la Villette for the "Coupe de Paris", an event organised by brave Parisians who are making the most of the water purification measures implemented by the Paris City Hall ahead of the Olympic Games. “We've had thousands of swims over the years,” says regular swimmer Laurent Sitbon, adding that since the purification measures were introduced, he’s “seen an improvement in water quality.” IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES