Photos: Inside the State Dinner

Tonight, President Obama and the First Lady are hosting French President Hollande for a state dinner -- concluding the first state visit by a French president in nearly 20 years.

And ahead of this formal dinner, people across the White House are busy with preparation.

Yesterday, White House Chef Cris Comerford and Pastry Chef Bill Yosses took over the White House Instagram to give you a look behind the scenes -- and inside the kitchen.

See the full gallery of images from inside the kitchen.

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