[custom_adv] President Macron gave a lyrical tribute to Charles Aznavour today, leading a state ceremony of homage where he described the singer who died on Monday as one of France’s greatest balladeers and part of the national heritage. [custom_adv] Under blue skies in the courtyard of the Invalides military museum, Mr Macron addressed Aznavour’s family, former presidents, the leaders of Armenia and an array of veteran cultural stars in a salute before the coffin of the 94-year-old composer and film actor. [custom_adv] France is paying tribute to the late singer and actor Charles Aznavour in a ceremony to be held in the courtyard of Les Invalides in Paris. Charles Aznavour At the Armenian Club in Tehran. [custom_adv] One of France's most famous personalities, Aznavour died earlier this week at the age of 94. Charles Aznavour Greets Shahbanou Farah at Concert [custom_adv] Politicians and celebrities, including actor Jean-Paul Belmondo, have started to gather at the site of Napoleon's tomb, where French president Emmanuel Macron is expected to deliver a speech later Friday. [custom_adv] Aznavour, the crooner whose performing career spanned eight decades and who sold more than 180 million record, was one of France's most recognized faces abroad. [custom_adv] He sang to sold-out concert halls until the end and wrote more than 1,000 songs, including the classics "La Boheme" and "She." [custom_adv] At the ceremony of farewell to legendary singer was also attended by former presidents of France Francois Hollande and Nicolas Sarkozy with his wife Carla Bruni (former first lady wore at the farewell ceremony dress, coat, and delicate pumps), as well as many figures of art and culture. [custom_adv] To honor Charles Aznavour on this day came not only his relatives, friends and many fans, but also officials, among whom were 40-year-old President of France Emmanuel macron and his 65-year-old wife Brigitte. [custom_adv] For the funeral event, the President of France and his wife traditionally came in black. On Emanuele was a suit. [custom_adv] As first lady, she accompanied the singer in a black blouse, trousers and an elegant coat the figure, the buttons of which were unbuttoned. The image was supplemented with patent leather ankle boots on a small heel. [custom_adv] As first lady, she accompanied the singer in a black blouse, trousers and an elegant coat the figure, the buttons of which were unbuttoned. The image was supplemented with patent leather ankle boots on a small heel.