Emmanuel Macron at presidential retreat in Versailles with fever

French President Emmanuel Macron went ahead with a planned speech via a video conference call on Thursday (Charles Platiau/Pool/AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron has a fever, cough and fatigue as he suffers from coronavirus in Versailles, officials have said.

They would not provide details of his treatment but said he is staying at the presidential residence of La Lanterne in the former royal city.