France President Emmanuel Macron slapped in the face

French President Emmanuel Macron has been slapped in the face on an official visit to the southeast of France.

In a video circulating on social media, Macron is seen walking up to a barrier on a trip to Tain-l'Hermitage outside the city of Valence.

A man slaps Macron in the face before officers quickly move in. The president, meanwhile, is pulled away.

Two men have been arrested in the wake of the incident, according to French media.

As the President is slapped, the words "Down with Macron-ism" are shouted. (BBC News)