Mr Macron led the vote with 23.9 per cent, while Ms Le Pen finished with 21.4 per cent.
They will now face off in the presidential run-off vote on May the 7th.
Newcomer versus nationalist leader in French run-off
Emmanuel Macron ... now favoured to become French president. Source: EPA
Political newcomer Emmanuel Macron and nationalist leader Marine Le Pen have emerged as the top two candidates after the first round of the French presidency.
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