Place du Trocadéro, just opposite the Eiffel Tower, in Paris. One of the most famous places in the capital is now deserted. Several police officers patrol this windswept space, usually full of tourists and street vendors selling souvenirs. They check that each of the few passers-by is in good standing, that is to say provided with a derogatory travel certificate.

Since the introduction of containment in France on March 17, life has changed dramatically to curb the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. Thus, all non-essential businesses will keep doors closed until April 15 and any unauthorized exit is punished with a fine of 135 euros. An increased ticket in the event of recidivism within fifteen days.

According to the latest official figures published by the health agency on Sunday March 29, the Covid-19 has killed 2,606 people in France since the start of the epidemic in December. The number of people hospitalized is 19,354, of which 4,632 are in intensive care. The number of infected people in the country has now reached 40,174. Data which do not take into account mortality in nursing homes.

These photos were taken two weeks after the start of containment. They sum up the atmosphere in the streets of the deserted capital.

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