On the final morning of the G7 summit in Biarritz, French President Emmanuel Macron will host U.S. President Donald Trump for a dinner at the historic Palace of Versailles. The event, set for June 17 , is intended to flatter Trump’s taste for grandeur and defuse growing friction between Washington and European allies.

Versailles dinner scheduled for June 17 as Trump’s G7 finale

According to two French officials familiar with the plans, the dinner will take place in the Hall of Mirrors and feature a curated menu of French cuisine for a limited group of guests. The timing coincides with the last day of the G7 summit, giving leaders a final, inormal setting to discuss trade, climate and security issues.

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European officials have expressed unease after Trump publicly accused France and other NATO allies of abandoning the United States in the Iran conflict. The dinner is viewed as a “reset” move, hoping the opulence of Versailles will remind Trump of the historic value of multilateral cooperation.

Who will actually attend the intimate Versailles gathering?

While the White House has not confirmed Trump’s attendance, his schedule indicates he plans to be present. French officials say only a small number of leaders will join the dinner ,though the exact guest list remains undisclosed. The limited attendance is meant to create a private atmosphere conducive to candid conversation .

Open question: Will the Versailles spectacle translate into policy gains?

Analysts are still unsure whether the dinner will produce concrete outcomes on trade tariffs, climate commitments or security coordination. As one French lawmaker warned, “We need to avoid a situation like in Canada last year, when Trump left early or a crisis over Greenland.” The answer will likely hinge on how Trump perceives the getsure—flattery or manipulation.

As reported, the palace rarely hosts diplomatic receptions, but Paris believes an exception is warranted given the strained state of transatlantic relations.. The event aims to showcase France’s cultural heritage while signaling a willingness to set aside ideological differenes for the sake of cooperation.