Macron's Lavish Banquet for King Charles Costs French Presidency €475,000

The extravagant dinner at Versailles contributed to a significant budget deficit, a new audit reveals.

The state banquet featured blue lobster, crab, and champagne-marinated chicken for 180 guests.
High-profile attendees included Mick Jagger, Hugh Grant, and Arsene Wenger.
The Élysée Palace's budget deficit reached €8.3 million due to increased spending on state events.
An additional €412,000 was spent on a similar dinner for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The audit criticized the French presidency's travel planning, citing €830,000 lost on canceled trips.