Seine River
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The Seine flows through the heart of Paris, dividing the Left Bank, south of the Seine, from the Right Bank, north of the Seine.
It is the chief commercial waterway of France.
Example Sentences
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So the thieves made a critical decision: They left the truck intact and jumped on their scooters to make a getaway along the Seine River.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
Their yellow vests and road safety equipment made them look like workers to any cars driving by on the Quai François-Mitterrand, a busy thoroughfare along the Seine River.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025
Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi made headlines in Paris late last month when he shared a heartfelt tribute to his wife after losing his wedding ring in the Seine River during the Games’ opening ceremony.
From Salon • Aug. 6, 2024
The Grand Palais was built in the late 1890s on land situated between the Seine River and the Champs-Elysees.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2024
There’s a café along the Seine River where you can hear the stars come out before they dance in the night sky.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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