In these strong heats, the temptation is great to bathe in rivers, like the Marne.

But in the latter this is prohibited.

The city of Châlons-en-Champagne (Marne) even renewed the ban at the start of the year.

Sanctions have also been intensified, says

L'Union

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In question, a lack of “development regulations”, explained Marcel Chauvière, deputy in charge of security in Châlons-en-Champagne.

For lack of a secure and supervised place, swimming is not authorized either in the town or in the other towns of the department where the river passes.

The danger is real.

Prioritize pedagogy

Every year, swimmers lose their lives in the Marne.

Last May, a 3-year-old girl was swept away by the current.

The municipal decree runs from June 1 to September 30.

To deter bathers, the amount of the fine has been increased from 38 to 150 euros.

The municipality, however, assured that it favors pedagogy over repression.

Last year, no fine would have been drawn up.

Swimming is prohibited this summer in the Marne at Meaux

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