Now that the morning's ceremonies are complete and France has its new president, we're closing our live coverage.

President Macron is due to meet the mayor of Paris and deliver another speech around 17:00 local time (16:00 BST).

We'll be covering that, and any other developments, in our main news story.

And, of course, we've plenty of background reading for you to enjoy:

• Macron’s plans for France - what does he stand for?
• The meteoric rise of Macron - the in-depth read
• Meet Brigitte Macron, the new first lady - an uncommon relationship
• How France voted and why - the maps that show where support lies

A quick look back on the declaration ceremony, in case you missed it:

Underneath the Arc de Triomphe is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - a monument to the unidentified dead from both world wars.

Macron laid a wreath at the tomb, and symbolically re-lit the "eternal flame" of the monument, in his capacity as leader of the armed forces.

He is now shaking hands with a host of veterans and officers under the Arc.

President Macron took to an open-topped military vehicle to cruise up the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe, accompanied by mounted guards.

Commentators on the France 24 news channel said the choice of a distinct green military car was deliberate - showing solidarity with the country's armed forces.

He then walked the final stretch, waving to the crowd.

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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.

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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 cannon 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.

Image source, AFP

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.

He said he was proud of his achievements - keeping Greece in Europe, the climate change deal, and dealing with testing times for France.

"I leave a country in a much better state than I found it," he said.

In recent months, President Hollande's approval ratings hit a record low.

As soon as President Macron finished uttering "vive le France", the handshaking and celebratory music began.

In closing, President Macron paid tribute to the leaders of the fifth republic who came before him - from de Gaulle to Sarkozy and Hollande.

"France has to rise to the occasion," he said - whether facing political, economic or social problems.

"France will always seek to be on the side of liberty and human rights - always to build peace over time."

He said he would count on the people to "deal with deep change".

"From this very evening I will be at work. Long live the republic and long live France."

In his speech, Macron said he would restore France's global standing.

"France is only strong if it's prosperous. France is only a model for the world if it is exemplary," he said.

"We will have given back to the French a taste for the future - and pride in what they are.

"The whole world will pay attention to what France says - because we will, together, go beyond our fears and anxieties. 

"We will, together, be an example of a people that knows how to affirm their values, their principles - those of democracy and the republic."

The new president of France has opened his term with talk of a new renaissance.

"The world needs what the French have always taught. For decades France has doubted herself."

But, he said, the world, and Europe, need France more than ever.

"My mandate will give the French back the confidence to believe in themselves." 

He said he would convince the people that "the power of France is not declining - that we are on the brink of a great renaissance."

Laurent Fabius, president of the Constitutional Council, has proclaimed Emmanuel Macron as president.

"In order to be the man of one's country, one must be the man of your time," he said.

"By the sovereign choice of the people, you are now, above all ... the man of our country ... President of the Republic."

With a swell of string instruments, Mr Macron enters the ballroom surrounded by his family and political friends. 

Next, we'll hear the results of the election which are read out for the record.

After a lengthy meeting, Emmanuel Macron emerges from this meeting to see off François Hollande in a modest Citreon, to much applause.

A handshake, a wave, and the presidency of Hollande is over.

Once the ceremony is done and dusted, many in France will be looking to Macron's pick for the all-important role of prime minister (expected to be announced on Monday). 

Will it be the head of the IMF and former Economy Minister Christine Lagarde? A poll issued last week suggested she would be the most popular choice. Some analysts say the fact she has never actually been elected may qualify as part of Macron's political renewal.

Other names that have been linked to the post include current Defence Minister Yves Le Drian, MEP Sylvie Goulard and centrist François Bayrou.

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Paris-based journalist for the Guardian and LA Times tweets the thoughts of the collective media:

Just before Macron's arrival, outgoing President Francois Hollande stood on his balcony and took one last look at the palace grounds.

The meeting between the pair has run longer than officially scheduled...

Reuters reports that the private meeting between Mr Macron and Mr Hollande includes the nuclear launch codes being transferred.      

France has some 300 nuclear warheads, according to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.

As we wait for the speech, attendees stand patiently in the palace ballroom - and a few of them have shared views of the interior.