Macron will be the first French president to visit New Orleans in more than 45 years

Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, will make his first visit to the formerly-French city of New Orleans in over 45 years next week when he makes a quick trip to the United States.

Macron is only the third French president to visit the former colony of Louisiana, following Charles de Gaulle in 1941 and Valéry Giscard d’Estaing in 1976.

According to Le Figaro, he will meet with Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) to discuss climate issues and will launch a fund to boost French language teaching in American schools.

Macron will also visit New Orleans’ renowned French Quarter. His first two days in the United States will be spent in Washington, DC, where he will meet with President Biden, Vice President Harris, and other important officials.

Macron last visited the United States in 2018, during the government of former President Donald Trump.