MOSCOW. - The Élysée Palace, the official residence of the French President, spends US$ 15,000 per day on food and beverages for President Nicolas Sarkozy.

As “Vesti” news program of Russia informs, in terms of service costs the Élysée Palace surpasses even the British royal palace. At the same time, however, it is known that Sarkozy is not particularly a gourmet, and he hardly uses any alcohol. But those close to the President inform that Sarkozy has a sweet tooth, and he loves chocolates and candies very much. But his wife, Carla Bruni, has put strict limitations on consuming sweets in the family, ITAR-TASS News Agency informs.