Emmanuel Macron inaugurated as French president

As President Macron walks through his new gardens, the rain has come tumbling down at last - if only briefly.

That, of course, recalls his predecessor's inauguration, which was a bit of a wash-out.

That didn't dampen the spirits of 2012 François Hollande, who waved to supporters through the sunroof of his car - getting drenched in the process.

 Macron is now on the way to the Arc de Triomphe.

Twenty-one cannon blasts have boomed out across Paris in a formal salute for the new leader.

Rather than rolling artillery through the streets, the cannons are at Les Invalides, home to the army museum and the tomb of Napoleon.

That may be 1.7km (1 mile) away across the river, but the booming sound can apparently still be heard at the palace.

As his successor gave his speech on the future of France, François Hollande sent a series of (presumably pre-prepared) reflective tweets.

"I am bound to you as you are bound to me, by our common history," the ex-president tweeted. "Without you, I would have never had the chance to rule France."

He said leading France was a "heavy responsibility" and - reflecting Macron's speech - said the nation should be an example to others.
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