Marine Le Pen has conceded defeat in France’s presidential election.

Speaking at a former hunting lodge on the outskirts of Paris, Ms Le Pen said the result was still a “victory” for her political movement.

“More than ever I will continue my work for the French,” she said.

“The French political landscape is being re-composed.”

Ms Macron said her Rassemblement National party was open to unite all those who want to fight against Mr Macron.

Tonight’s result is in itself an earth-shattering victory (for us).”

“I fear that the five-year term that is about to begin will not break with the brutal methods of the previous one. In order to avoid the monopolisation of power by a few, more than ever I will pursue my commitment to France and the French people with the energy, perseverance and affection that you know me for. ”

According to early estimates, Macron won a clear victory. The estimates had the 44-year-old centrist incumbent on course to defeat his right-wing populist challenger, aged 53, by about 16 percentage points.