It's a special Christmas guest that the managers of the place are not about to forget.

This Saturday, December 24, the President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron went to AK Bowling in Maurepas (Yvelines), reports

Le Parisien

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The Head of State spent more than an hour in the establishment with his wife and relatives, the time to play a game or two of bowling.

The move was kept secret for as long as possible.

“We have put in place the usual security device during a trip by the president,” said a police source.

“There were no incidents.

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Our president came to enjoy a Bowling afternoon!

#macron #france #emmanuelmacron #maurepas #yvelines #bowling #sqy #SaintQuentinenYvelines pic.twitter.com/XTHuCRmQrO

— Ak bowling (@akbowling) December 24, 2022

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One hell of a publicity stunt

The manager of the establishment, he initially kept this secret visit.

Contacted by the Ile-de-France daily, he explained: "A player looks like Macron but it's not him, otherwise I would have immediately taken a picture with him.

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A few hours later, the bowling alley owner finally posted a photo of himself on Twitter, posing alongside the President of the Republic.

He added that such a visit was a boon to a business, both for publicity and reputation.

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