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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Paris brings the beach to the Seine

Paris Plage: Municipal workers set up an artificial beach on the banks of the Seine
Municipal workers set up an artificial beach on the banks of the Seine. Paris recreates a beach on its river bank with palm trees, outdoor showers and beach chairs each summer Photograph: Fred Dufour/AFP/Getty Images
Paris Plage: Palms trees stand above the River Seine in Paris, France
Palm trees stand above the Seine Photograph: Julien Hekimian/Getty Images
Paris Plage: A palm tree is moved into position on the banks of the Seine in Paris
A palm tree is moved into position on the banks of the Seine in Paris Photograph: Fred Dufour/AFP/Getty Images
Paris Plage: People lie down on deckchairs on the opening day of Paris Plage
People lie on deckchairs on the opening day of Paris-Plages Photograph: Fred Dufour/AFP/Getty Images
Paris Plage: Sand castles on the artificial beach on the right bank of the River Seine
Sand castles on the artificial beach Photograph: Lucas Dolega/EPA
Paris Plage: Children play at a water fountain on the right bank of the River Seine
Children play at a water fountain set up on the beach Photograph: Lucas Dolega/EPA
Paris Plage: People enjoy the sun as the Paris Plage opens
People enjoy the sunshine on their makeshift beach Photograph: Philippe Wojazer/Reuters
Paris Plage: Children play in the refreshing mist
Children play in the refreshing mist installed to cool people down Photograph: Lucas Dolega/EPA
Paris Plage: People sunbathe on the opening day of Paris Plage
People sunbathe on the opening day of Paris-Plages Photograph: Fred Dufour/AFP/Getty Images
Paris Plage: People stand under water sprays on the opening day of the Paris Plage
People stand under water sprays Photograph: Fred Dufour/AFP/Getty Images
Paris Plage: People enjoy the sun as the Paris Plage opens
Parisians enjoy a bit of shade on the city beach Photograph: Philippe Wojazer/Reuters
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