FRANCE- The First Lady of France Valerie Trierweiler has been admitted to hospital following a media report which alleged that her husband President Francois Hollande is having an affair with Julie Gayet, an actress.

It was gathered that she was admitted on Friday for rest and some test shortly after Closer Magazine published images linking the President with the actress.

President Hollande has not denied the allegation, instead, he protested at invasion of his privacy.

Conservative opposition leader Jean-Francois Cope has suggested the drama has damaged France's image abroad.

She is expected to leave hospital on Monday.

A presidential news conference scheduled for Tuesday on plans to boost the flagging economy now looks like being overshadowed by Mr Hollande's affair.