Parisians take a plunge in the Seine River after century-long ban

Cries of "It is warm!" rang out across the Seine on Saturday morning as Parisians took a plunge in the river for the first time in more than 100 years.

The French capital's iconic waterway has been closed to swimmers since 1923, with few exceptions, due to pollution and risks posed by river navigation.

After $1.5 billion cleanup project tied to last year's Olympics, officials say the Seine meets European water quality standards on most days.