Donald Trump dines at Versailles in costly state dinner

U.S. President Donald Trump attended a state dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles on 17 June, following his participation in the G7 meeting at Évian‑les‑Bains. The menu highlighted French regional specialties, including black pork from Bigorre, Loire‑Valley asparagus, Bourbonnais poultry, a selection of regional cheeses and a chocolate tart for dessert.

While the exact bill has not been released, French officials note that comparable recent state dinners, such as the one for King Charles III, cost €473 000, suggesting a similarly high expense. The dinner was presented as a gesture of Franco‑American friendship and to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.

The event underscores the diplomatic protocol of hosting foreign heads of state at historic French venues, with security and catering costs forming a substantial portion of the overall expenditure.