Former US president Barack Obama was invited to a summit on renewable energies in La Défense. Six bodyguards with large arms and visible earpieces were installed at the foot of the stage.

The former guest of the White House felt at home in front of an audience of business leaders, scientists, politicians came to listen to his good word. Like a true showman, Obama multiplied the anecdotes behind the scenes of the climate conferences in which he participated, the kind words and life lessons shared with his daughters.