Free Scuba Diving Lessons Under the Eiffel Tower
Friday June 01st 2007, 11:08 am
Filed under: news,paris,sports,travel and places

museum nightFrom Yahoo News:

“The Red Sea, Belize and the Cayman Islands are all scuba-diving hotspots, but what about Paris? As of Friday, would-be divers can take the plunge in the landlocked French capital, with a practice dip in a pool beneath the city’s most famous monument, the Eiffel Tower.

A dozen professional scuba instructors are offering one-on-one lessons in the heated, above-ground pool at the foot of the tower as part of an initiative to promote the sport among Parisians and visitors.

The lessons last about 30 minutes and include a how-to demonstration, safety lecture, as well as the swim. Wet-suits, scuba gear and a biodegradable towel are provided. The best part: it’s free.”

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A friend of mine is planning to go on bended knee under the Eiffel Tower to propose marriage to his girlfriend. I guess he’ll get wet… :)

Comment by braunstonian 06.04.07 @ 4:19 pm

he should get a raft. tho, he still might fall over kneeling.

Comment by ptinfrance 06.05.07 @ 2:01 am

If it gets people flipping then I say that’s okay with me!

Comment by Terence-Scuba Florida 06.07.08 @ 8:44 am

It’s great to see this type of promotion. Scuba diving can be pretty expensive, so it’s nice to see someone donating their time to allow people to try it

Comment by nick 09.03.08 @ 6:47 pm



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