France, March 19 -- Once completed, the France Libre, France's new nuclear-powered flagship, which is set to replace the country's sole aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, will be the largest warship ever built in Europe.

Ahead of the ceremony, Macron posted a 32 second video highlighting some of France's proudest moments and technological achievements.

Set to rousing music, the video featured footage of the Charles de Gaulle, submarines, troops, jets streaking in the air, high-speed trains, and France's astronaut Sophie Adenot, who has been in space since mid-February.

"France is wild", read the white letters splashed in English across the clip.

In December, during a visit to the UAE, Macron announced the start of construction o...