Paul Anka Receives French Order of Merit From France’s President Emmanuel Macron

Paul Anka simply got a substantial homage over in France … where President Emmanuel Macron provided him with one of the country’s greatest honors.

The “Put Your Head On My Shoulder Singer” informs TMZ … he’s humbled and happy to end up being an officer in the French order of merit, with Macron bestowing the honor today in Paris.

As you see, Paul and Macron shared a toast and drank Champagne throughout the event … and Anka’s got a quite sleek badge — a blue sash with the star of a Grand Cross, symbolizing the award.

France’s “Ordre national du Mérite” was very first bestowed method back in 1963 under then-president Charles de Gaulle … and while it’s usually booked for French people, Paul signs up with a choose list of foreign receivers and he’s quickly the most significant name.

Paul informs us it was a “very special moment for him” … and you can distinguish the pictures … he’s using a substantial smile.

Keep In Mind … Paul is still playing sold-out venues across the world at age 81, consisting of jam-packed homes in France on his current European trip.