http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article1499653.ece

The main candidates saluted Mr Chirac last night for the dignity of his resignation speech, with the exception of Jean-Marie Le Pen, leader of the far-right Front National, who called him the “worst president in French history”.

“Chirac was the symbol of political corruption in the eyes of the entire world,” Mr Le Pen said.