Macron beats Le Pen in French election - in pictures

  • Supporters of Emmanuel Macron celebrate after he won the French presidential election, at the Champ de Mars, in Paris. AFP
    Supporters of Emmanuel Macron celebrate after he won the French presidential election, at the Champ de Mars, in Paris. AFP
  • Cheers of joy erupted as Mr Macron's re-election was announced on a giant screen at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. AFP
    Cheers of joy erupted as Mr Macron's re-election was announced on a giant screen at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. AFP
  • Mr Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron acknowledge the greetings of supporters near the Paris landmark. AFP
    Mr Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron acknowledge the greetings of supporters near the Paris landmark. AFP
  • Mr Macron celebrates the victory with his supporters. AFP
    Mr Macron celebrates the victory with his supporters. AFP
  • Overjoyed supporters congratulate each other after the announcement of the results. AP Photo
    Overjoyed supporters congratulate each other after the announcement of the results. AP Photo
  • Mr Macron comfortably won Sunday's presidential run-off with Marine Le Pen. AP Photo
    Mr Macron comfortably won Sunday's presidential run-off with Marine Le Pen. AP Photo
  • Supporters of the incumbent president waved flags and hugged each other as they chanted 'Macron'. AP Photo
    Supporters of the incumbent president waved flags and hugged each other as they chanted 'Macron'. AP Photo
  • Mr Macron was the front-runner but far-right contender Ms Le Pen mounted a tough challenge. AP Photo
    Mr Macron was the front-runner but far-right contender Ms Le Pen mounted a tough challenge. AP Photo
  • Mr Macron said a simple 'Thank you,' after winning re-election. AP Photo
    Mr Macron said a simple 'Thank you,' after winning re-election. AP Photo
  • Mr Macron also praised those who gave him five more years at the helm of France. AFP
    Mr Macron also praised those who gave him five more years at the helm of France. AFP
  • Supporters celebrate with Mr Macron in front of the Eiffel Tower. AP Photo
    Supporters celebrate with Mr Macron in front of the Eiffel Tower. AP Photo
  • Crowds gather for Mr Macron's election night speech in the French capital. AP Photo
    Crowds gather for Mr Macron's election night speech in the French capital. AP Photo
  • 'I’m not the candidate of one camp any more, but the president of all,' Mr Macon said shortly after his re-election. AFP
    'I’m not the candidate of one camp any more, but the president of all,' Mr Macon said shortly after his re-election. AFP