France's presidential couple welcomed US President Donald Trump to the palace of Versailles tonight, after the G7 summit in Evian.
French President Emmanuel Macron greeted his American counterpart as soon as he left his limousine. The two leaders visited the famous Mirror Hall, the royal chapel and an exhibition dedicated to the American revolution, before dining.
Macron welcomed with humor and a conspicuous disposition to create Trump's warm climate at the Palace of Versailles, meaningly commenting on the luxury decoration of the historic palace during the visit of the American president.
"There are many gold ornaments in there, I am glad you will see them," said the French president referring to the interior of Versailles.
🚨WATCH: President Trump is welcome to the Palace of Versailles by French President Emmanuel Macron and French First Lady Brigitte Macron. pic.twitter. com/MajVgWE3d9— Off The Press (@OffThePress1) June 17, 2026
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Donald Trump est accueilli à Versailles par Emmanuel Macron.
Place à une visite express de la galerie des glaces, l’exposition temporaire sur l’indépendance américaine... et le dîner @RMCInfo pic.twitter. com/ld9mufhM90— Thomas Beker (@ThomasBeker ) June 17, 2026
Donald Trump did not hide his enthusiasm when he received the invitation of his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, to dine in Versailles, in "heavy artillery" as described Louis XIV's palace.
"The French president, who turns out to be a very kind man, invited me to dine in Versailles," Trump said on the margins of the G7 session in Evian. "Versailles, not gilded, are heavy artillery. And so I said I would like it very much," continued the American president, known for his worship of gold, with whom he has decorated much of the White House after his return to power, in 2025.
In France, the opposition considers that Macron organized the dinner at King Sun's residence to welcome Trump, known for his love of luxury receptions.
"It's not a gala, it's a dinner to celebrate the 250 years" from declaring US independence "because France played a role," the French president himself explained.
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