Jacques Serais 09:38, December 01, 2022

It's a busy day that awaits Emmanuel Macron for this second day on a state visit to the United States.

From a colorful ceremony to a large chic dinner, the President of the Republic is received with great pomp at the White House by his counterpart Joe Biden.

Change of scenery and costume for the President of the Republic in Washington.

If Wednesday Emmanuel Macron called for resynchronizing France and the United States, the two presidential couples ended the day under the sign of conviviality, in an Italian restaurant.

This Thursday, the Head of State is received with great fanfare at the White House.

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It is the day of ceremonial pomp.

At 9 a.m. in Washington, or 3 p.m. in Paris, the President and the First Lady will be welcomed at the "White House" for a colorful ceremony with the national anthems, the review of the troops and no less than twenty-one - a cannon shot.

Immediately after, Emmanuel Macron will be received in the Oval Office for an interview with Joe Biden which should last nearly an hour and a half.

The two leaders will speak at the end of a joint press conference, then meet a few hours later for the very chic state dinner.

Between 300 to 400 guests are expected under a large tent in the gardens of the White House.

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All members of the French delegation are invited, including business leaders Bernard Arnault, CEO of the LVMH group and Patrick Pouyanné, CEO of TotalEnergies.

Evening dress required: tuxedos and evening dresses will be required.

As for the menu, fine gourmets will appreciate the lobster, the caviar, the American cheeses or even the orange cake.

The evening will also be marked by a toast of the Presidents, which only a dozen journalists, including Europe 1, will be able to attend following a draw.

Indeed, there are so many guests that the number of places for the press is limited.

The next day, during the last day of Emmanuel Macron's state visit, the latter will this time go to New Orleans, a "symbolic" stopover for this land loaded with