Watch: The eerie beauty of deserted 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.