(FILES) This file photo taken on July 25, 2016 shows French Economy and Industry minister Emmanuel Macron visiting a virtual reality booth at the Theatre, in Laval, northwestern France. Macron is the clear favourite to become France's youngest-ever president after topping April 23, 2017's ballot with 23.75 percent of votes, slightly ahead of the National Front (FN) leader. / AFP PHOTO / JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER