Served as first lady from 1995 to 2007.
Known for her political influence in rural Corrèze.
Advocated for children's healthcare initiatives.
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Update at 14:37 UTC on 2026-06-06
France 24 reported Bernadette Chirac, the steel-willed former first lady of France who spent 12 years at the Élysée Palace from 1995 to 2007 beside President Jacques Chirac – weathering his notorious infidelities with dry humor while building her own politica.
Sources: France 24