Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron hold a meeting at the Palace of Versailles

On the evening of Wednesday, June 17, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump visited the Palace of Versailles following the G7 summit in Evian. The visit included a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron. The leaders toured the Hall of Mirrors, the royal chapel, and an exhibition dedicated to the American Revolution. During the event, President Macron and President Trump discussed the historical significance of the site, which Trump described as the heavy artillery of French heritage. Although the meeting was officially intended to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, French opposition members suggested the opulent venue was chosen to appease Trump's known affinity for luxury. The visit experienced a two-hour delay prior to the arrival of the U.S. President. Trump emphasized that he enjoyed the invitation despite the late-night travel involved. The French government clarified that the event was a formal dinner rather than a gala.