One Direction thanked their gig-going fans after a rousing concert in France.

The British boyband performed in Amneville last night (April 30) and the stars took to Twitter after the show to express their gratitude at their audience. Harry Styles said:

"Amneville thank you for having us! Great crowd.x."

Niall Horan meanwhile added: "Amneville! Thank you so much for tonight! You guys were great! Energy was amazing! Singing along! Merci beaucoup France! Je t'aime! X."

Video footage meanwhile of Styles leaving a hotel amid a swaying swarm of excitable fans has emerged online.

As previously reported, the singer was forced to struggle through a packed crowd of females and minimal security to get to a waiting car.