France's President Chirac and his wife Bernadette leave Val de Grace military hospital in Paris.
French President Jacques Chirac (L) flanked by his wife Bernadette speaks to reporters as he leaves the Val de Grace military hospital in Paris, September 9, 2005. French President Jacques Chirac left hospital on Friday and said he felt well after a week's treatment for a blood vessel problem that affected his vision. REUTERS/Charles Platiau CP/LA