France vows actions on vandalism of General de Gaulle's grave: Elysee

All actions needed to tackle the vandalism of General de Gaulle's grave "will be conducted as soon as possible", the French presidency announced on Saturday evening.

French President Emmanuel Macron was "with emotion" when informed of the act of vandalism against de Gaulle's grave in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises, the Elysee said.

"The memory and figure of General de Gaulle are dear to all Frenchmen, and the President of the Republic has assured prompt repair of the burial," the Elysee said.

Macron also addressed to the family of General de Gaulle "his sincere thoughts", according to the French presidency.

The tomb of General de Gaulle, a world-famous politician and founder of the Fifth Republic of France, was vandalized in the commune of Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises in the region of Grand East, local media reported.

An individual climbed the tomb and toppled the stone cross, mayor of the Colombeyt-Les-Deux-Eglises commune Pascal Babouot said, quoted by French radio Franceinfo on its website.