COVID -19: Eiffel Tower reopens to visitors in Paris with restrictions

Visitors queue as they wait for the partial reopening of Eiffel Tower Paris, as France eases lockdown measures taken to curb the spread of the COVID-19 . Tourists and Parisians will again be able to admire the view of the French capital from the Eiffel Tower after a three-month closure due to the coronavirus -- but only if they take the stairs.

It welcomed back visitors after the coronavirus outbreak forced the Paris landmark into its longest period out of action since World War Two.

People queue with social distancing measure in place, prior to visit the Eiffel Tower, in Paris.

Visitors wearing protective facemasks queue as they arrive for the partial reopening of Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Visitors clean their hands as they arrive to visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris on its reopening day in France.

Visitors wearing protective facemasks walk up the stairs as they visit the Eiffel Tower during its partial reopening in Paris.

The top level will remain closed for now, since the lifts taking visitors from second to top floor are small. It might reopen during the summer.

Strict hygiene and safety measures have been put in place for the re-opening.

People walk along a viewing platform at the Eiffel Tower during its partial reopening in Paris.

A visitor enjoys the view as she climbs the stairs of the Eiffel Tower, in Paris.