London, Aug 12 : France's First Lady Carla Bruni was recently spotted going for a swim wearing a teeny tiny black bikini and a pair of flippers.

Bruni, 41, whose sensational figure has been honed by regular sessions with personal trainer Julie Imperiali, was snapped with French president Nicolas Sarkozy in the South of France.

On the ex-model's dieting plans, Imperiali has insisted that she does not follow any strict exercise regime.

"Carla loves beer. She smokes. She likes good food. It is a question of balance," the Mirror quoted her as saying. (ANI)