The 2020 edition of European Heritage Days kicked off on Saturday and spans two days.

And more than ever, due to the coronavirus epidemic, visitors must book to access the sites.

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The 37th edition of the European Heritage Days is placed under the sign of the coronavirus.

The cultural event started on Saturday and lasts until Sunday with visitors having to book before going to a site in order to limit access and respect health measures.

Places were torn up very quickly for visits, testimony to the enthusiasm of the curious despite the epidemic.

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"These are buildings that date back several centuries, several important personalities have passed there, personally, I find it moving," said a visitor interviewed in the main courtyard of the Elysee Palace.

Covid-19 or not, wonder is therefore always in order in front of the gilding, the Republican Guard and the office of the President of the Republic.

"We're not on top of each other, that's good"

The purists, for their part, do not miss a single day of this cultural event and have forged, over time, their opinion on the buildings of the Republic.

Ignoring the coronavirus, Josée believes, for example, that the President of the National Assembly "lives in a much more beautiful place" than the President of the Republic!

This unconditional enjoys her visit because, due to the regulation of access linked to the health crisis, there are about four times fewer people than usual.

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For example, the Elysée Palace is only accessible to 2,500 people per day this year.

"There is nobody," confirms a regular who is delighted at the end of the endless queues of previous years.

"Everyone is careful, we are not on top of each other, that's good," she concludes, delighted.