Macron bids 'adieu' to Merkel, gives her top honor

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was feted by France on Wednesday in a special farewell ceremony honoring her leadership and partnership.

French President Emmanuel Macron was to award Merkel with the Great Cross of the Legion d'Honneur, France's highest honour, as part of an "adieu" visit to the historic Burgundy town of Beaune. Macron and his wife joined Merkel and her husband for a visit to a medieval hospital that is now a major monument renowned for surrounding vineyards. Merkel is leaving office after 16 years in power.