As the central artery of Paris, the Seine naturally accrues ... and flow past the monumental architecture of Paris. You cannot step into the same river twice, Heracleitus tells us.

You won’t have much trouble finding the Seine, as it flows directly through the heart of Paris. The river is perhaps one of the most famous waterways in the world and an attraction in itself.

This browser does not support the video element. The River Seine, which flows through the heart of Paris, will be a central location throughout the Games. The River Seine, which flows through the ...

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 ...