Watch: The eerie beauty of deserted Paris

After eight weeks of heavy restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus, many shops on the Champs-Elysees plan to reopen, and people will no longer need permits to go outside. Bars, cafes, and restaurants, however, will remain closed, alongside famous sites like the Eiffel Tower.

Paris: Few roam the streets as night falls in central Paris, and the city takes on a fairytale-like quality. This might not last for much longer, as France is set to ease its lockdown on Monday morning.

Following eight weeks of heavy restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus, many shops on the Champs-Elysees plan to reopen, and people will no longer need permits to go outside.

Bars, cafes, and restaurants, however, will remain closed, alongside famous sites like the Eiffel Tower.

Noise will return, and it won't be the same city that emerges from lockdown.

According to Johns Hopkins University, France has recorded over 176,000 COVID-19 cases and 26,233 deaths.

The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

AP