Composite image of the famous stairs leading to the Sacre Coeur basilica on June 23, 2010 and on June 18, 2020 (bottom) in Paris, France. A strict lockdown requiring most people in France to remain at home came into effect at midday on Tuesday prohibiting all but essential outings in a bid to curb the coronavirus spread. The government has said tens of thousands of police will be patrolling streets and issuing fines of 135 euros for people without a written declaration justifying their reasons for being. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM