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Ms Le Pen’s anti-European Union rhetoric and promise to make “forgotten” France great again has made the medieval town in Burgundy a big fanbase for the Front National leader just weeks before the final round of the 2017 French elections. And with Marine Le Pen expected to take the lead in the first round of voting, as polls place her slightly ahead of her key rival Emmanuel Macron, support in Donzy - France’s political bellwether - is vital. Agricultural worker Mickael, 30, said: ”I want radical change. I choose Marine Le Pen. FRENCH ELECTION 2017 LIVE

GETTY Marine Le Pen casts her vote at a polling station

GETTY Marine Le Pen is predicted to make it to the last round of the French Election 2017

I want radical change. I choose Marine Le Pen Donzy resident Mickael

“I juggle with two jobs to get by. I don't take my kids on holiday. I am the France that works, that people don't look at or listen to." Local retirement home accountant Frédérique Charpin, 31, said: "People have had enough of the way the French political system is organised. “Why not change everything with Marine Le Pen?," she asked. Referring to Ms Le Pen’s threat to leave the EU, she said: "England did it, why not us?" However Ms Charpin does not think Ms Le Pen has got what it takes to win.

She told the Telegraph: "In the first round, it will be Le Pen-Macron but after that, Macron will win as the French are scaredy cats. “The Le Pens never win. But I'd like it to be her turn." France has been placed under the spotlight as citizens head to the polls on Sunday, while experts predict Thursday’s murder of a police officer at the Champs Elysees would boost the Front National campaign. Donzy, boasting a population of 1,660, has a long history of reflecting the national vote after it has voted for the winning party at each general election since 1974. Since 1981, Donzy has also reflected the French vote in seven presidential elections.

GETTY The results will be announced in the early hours of Monday morning

In 2002, Ms Le Pen’s father and at the time Front National leader Jean Marie Le Pen's won 16.86 per cent of the first round vote in Donzy and 16.87 per cent nationwide. However, there was a slight discrepancy back in 2012, when the town picked Nicolas Sarkozy in round one. But it was back on track when it backed the winner, François Hollande. Elsewhere in Donzy, some residents believe Francois Fillon has got what it takes to pip Ms Le Pen to the post. Mr Fillon is a key contender in the presidential election despite being under formal investigation by the police.

GETTY Fillon is a key contender in the presidential election despite being under formal investigation