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Miss France is a national beauty pageant in France held annually in December. The competition was first held in 1920, and has been organized continuously since 1947. The trademark for the pageant is owned by the company Miss France SAS, and is a subsidiary of Endemol Shine France. The competition is currently aired on TF1.

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The Miss France pageant was first organized in 1920, under the name La plus belle femme de France (English: The most beautiful woman of France), and was held for one additional year before being abandoned until 1927. That year, the competition was rebranded into Miss France, and was held annually until it was disrupted in 1940, due to World War II. In 1947, following the end of the war, the competition was revived and has been held annually since. In 1954, Guy Lévy founded the Miss France Committee (French: comité Miss France) to organize the competition. Geneviève de Fontenay took over the Miss France Committee in 1981, until departing in 2007. Following the departure of de Fontenay, Sylvie Tellier served as the national director of Miss France until August 2022, when she was replaced by Cindy Fabre. In October 2021, Alexia Laroche-Joubert was announced as the new president of the Miss France Committee, working alongside Tellier and later Fabre. In March 2023, Frédéric Gilbert, a longtime producer of Miss France, was appointed by Laroche-Joubert as director-general. Laroche-Joubert departed from the Miss France Committee in December 2023, and was replaced by Gilbert. Fabre later departed as well in January 2025.

Contestants of Miss France must meet a number of eligibility requirements and first win a regional title which qualifies them for the national competition, representing their region. A number of these regions also organize local competitions corresponding with cities and departments within the region, which must be won first before one can progress to competing in the regional competition. The winner of Miss France resides in Paris during her year of reign in a rent-free apartment, in addition to winning a number of additional prizes and sponsorship deals while receiving a monthly salary. Typically, the winner represents France at either Miss Universe or Miss World, while her first runner-up competes at the other pageant. In some instances, the predecessor of the reigning titleholder would compete at the other pageant or the two would switch years in order to avoid any scheduling conflicts between their assigned international pageant and the next Miss France competition.

The current Miss France is Angélique Angarni-Filopon, who was crowned on 14 December 2024 at Miss France 2025. She had previously been crowned Miss Martinique 2024, and is the first woman from Martinique to win the title.

History

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The Miss France was first organized in 1920, under the name La plus belle femme de France (English: The most beautiful woman of France). The competition was founded by journalist Maurice de Waleffe, who chose to have the winner be decided by French filmgoers.[1] After more than 1,700 women applied for the competition, 49 finalists were chosen. The competition was held over the course of several weeks, with filmgoers being given a ballot with seven women, and asked to select their favorite. Agnès Souret was selected as the inaugural winner. The following year, the competition was held again, with Pauline Pô winning the competition. However, La plus belle femme de France was later abandoned after 1921.[2]

Six years later the competition was revived under the name Miss France, with a new format organized by Robert and Jean Cousin.[2] Miss France continued to be held annually until 1940, when World War II disrupted entertainment events. The competition resumed in 1947, and has been held annually since then. Geneviève de Fontenay, who had begun her career with the Miss France Committee in 1954, became its president in 1981, transforming it into a company, and bringing it to a live broadcast in 1986, when the competition became the first edition of Miss France to be broadcast live on national television, the live broadcast in 1986 was for Miss France 1987. The contest was first aired on France Régions 3 [fr] where it remained on the same channel until 1995, even after the channel became France 3 in 1992. In 1995, for the live broadcast of Miss France 1996, the airing of the finals was moved to TF1, where it has remained since.[3] In 2011, a dissident competition, Miss Excellence France [fr] was launched by Geneviève de Fontenay after her resignation from the Miss France Society in April 2010.[4][5]

In October 2021, Alexia Laroche-Joubert was announced as the new president of the Miss France Committee, working alongside Sylvie Tellier, the national director.[6] In August 2022, Tellier was reported to have resigned her position as national director of Miss France, and was replaced by Cindy Fabre. Tellier continued to serve in an advisory role with the organization, until her departure at the conclusion of Miss France 2023.[7] In March 2023, Frédéric Gilbert, a longtime producer of Miss France, was appointed by Laroche-Joubert as director-general.[8] In November 2023, Laroche-Joubert announced she would resign from her leadership role with Miss France following the conclusion of Miss France 2024, due to her responsibilities as CEO of Banijay France; she was replaced by Gilbert as president upon her departure.[9] Fabre later departed as well in January 2025.[10][11]

Osez le féminisme, a French feminist organization, sued Miss France and its parent company, Endemol Production, in 2021 for sexist and discriminatory regulations.[12] The lawsuit argued that the contestants in the pageant should be considered employees of the competition, thereby forbidding Miss France and Endemol from engaging in discrimination.[13] A Paris court later dismissed the group's claims and threw out the lawsuit in January 2023.[14]

In April 2024, it was revealed that a museum dedicated to Miss France would open in the town of Saint-Raphaël in the Var department in 2025.[15][16] The opening of the museum was later postponed to 2026 for budgetary reasons.[17]

Contestants

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Each year, contestants are chosen through a series of regional pageants held throughout metropolitan and overseas France in the summer and autumn before the national competition. Over time, the regions represented at Miss France have varied slightly. The following 31 regional pageants currently send contestants to Miss France:

The regional competitions are organized by regional committees, and contestants must reside in the region they choose to represent. Regional committees have their own discretion as to how they wish to field candidates for the regional competitions. Some choose to organize a number of local competitions corresponding to cities or departments within the region, while others use open casting processes. Public voting is used to select winners of both regional pageants and the national competition.[18][19][20][21][22] The winner of the national competition subsequently receives a number of prizes, including a rent-free apartment in Paris, sponsorship deals, and a monthly salary.[23][24][25]

Rules and eligibility

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In order to compete in Miss France, contestants must meet the following eligibility requirements:[26]

Contestants must:

  • Be legally female and of French nationality through birth or naturalization.
  • Be above age 18 on 1 November of the year of the competition.
  • Be at least 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) tall.
  • Have a clean criminal record.

Contestants must not:

  • Have had her image exploited in a manner that could be incompatible or pose an obstacle to the organizers' rights.
  • Have received cosmetic surgery or use appearance-altering products such as wigs or colored contact lenses.
  • Have ever posed partially or completely nude, including after the competition as well.
  • Have associated with political or religious propaganda while a regional titleholder.

The pageant's code of ethics also requires that contestants not engage in smoking or public alcohol consumption. Failure to comply with pageant rules carries a fine of 5,000 Euro.[27]

Prior to Miss France 2023, contestants also could not have been married, divorced, or widowed; have children or have been pregnant; be above the age of 24 on 1 November of the year of the competition; or have visible tattoos or non-ear piercings.[18][26]

Recent titleholders

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For full list and details, see List of Miss France titleholders.
Year Miss France Region Age[a] Hometown Notes
2025 Angélique Angarni-Filopon Martinique 34 Fort-de-France
2024 Eve Gilles Nord-Pas-de-Calais 20 Quaëdypre
2023 Indira Ampiot Guadeloupe 18 Basse-Terre Top 30 at Miss Universe 2024
2022 Diane Leyre Île-de-France 24 Paris
2021 Amandine Petit Normandy 23 Bourguébus Top 21 at Miss Universe 2020
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Winners by region

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Number Region Years
16 Île-de-France Île-de-France
  • 1933
  • 1934
  • 1935
  • 1939
  • 1948
  • 1949
  • 1950
  • 1955
  • 1963
  • 1970
  • 1972[b]
  • 1978[c]
  • 1983[d]
  • 1986
  • 1997
  • 2022
7 Normandy Normandy
  • 1958
  • 1967
  • 1981
  • 1984
  • 2005
  • 2010
  • 2021
Rhône-Alpes Rhône-Alpes
  • 1930
  • 1957
  • 1965
  • 1968
  • 1988
  • 1996
  • 2002
Aquitaine Aquitaine
  • 1920
  • 1931
  • 1952
  • 1983[d]
  • 1989
  • 1990
  • 1995
6 Alsace Alsace
  • 1940
  • 1969
  • 1985
  • 1987
  • 2004
  • 2012
Brittany Brittany
  • 1928
  • 1937
  • 1960
  • 1961
  • 1962
  • 2011
Nice Côte d'Azur
  • 1932
  • 1947
  • 1951
  • 1954
  • 1966
  • 1982
5 French Polynesia Tahiti
  • 1974
  • 1980[e]
  • 1991
  • 1999
  • 2019
4 Nord-Pas-de-Calais Nord-Pas-de-Calais
  • 2015
  • 2016
  • 2018
  • 2024
Guadeloupe Guadeloupe
  • 1993
  • 2003
  • 2020
  • 2023
Picardy Picardy
  • 1936
  • 1953
  • 2001
  • 2007
3
Burgundy Burgundy
  • 1964[f]
  • 2000
  • 2013
Languedoc-Roussillon Languedoc
  • 1929
  • 1971
  • 2006
Lorraine Lorraine
  • 1973
  • 1975
  • 1998
Pays de la Loire Pays de la Loire
  • 1964[f]
  • 1992
  • 1994
Poitou-Charentes Poitou-Charentes
  • 1959
  • 1972[b]
  • 1977
2 Réunion Réunion
  • 1976
  • 2008
Franche-Comté Franche-Comté
1 Martinique Martinique
  • 2025
French Guiana French Guiana
  • 2017
Centre-Val de Loire Centre-Val de Loire
  • 2014
Midi-Pyrénées Midi-Pyrénées
  • 2009
Provence Provence
  • 1979
New Caledonia New Caledonia
Morocco[g]
  • 1956
Roussillon Roussillon
  • 1938
Saar[h]
  • 1935
Corsica Corsica
  • 1921

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Miss France is an annual national that elects a representative embodying elegance, engagement, and French tradition to compete in international contests such as and .
The competition, initiated in 1920 as Le Plus Belle Femme de France by journalist Maurice de Waleffe, has been organized continuously since 1947 by Société Miss France, a subsidiary of Shine France, and broadcast live on to millions of viewers.
Contestants are selected from regional pageants across and overseas territories, highlighting diversity while prioritizing criteria like poise, intelligence, and physical appeal over shifting cultural trends.
Notable recent developments include the 2024 crowning of Ève Gilles, whose short hair defied longstanding norms of feminine presentation in pageantry, prompting accusations that the selection prioritized ideological inclusivity over conventional beauty standards.
In 2025, Angélique Angarni-Filopon from became the winner following an age limit adjustment to 24, marking the first victory for her territory and drawing mixed reactions on the balance between and maturity in representation.
The pageant has also encountered serious allegations of involving organizers and participants, underscoring tensions between its glamorous image and internal organizational practices.

History

Founding and Early Competitions (1920–1939)

The contest known as Miss France originated in as La plus belle femme de France ("The Most Beautiful Woman of France"), initiated by journalist Maurice de Waleffe in partnership with the daily newspaper Le Journal. Emerging in the aftermath of , the pageant aimed to boost national morale, celebrate feminine beauty, and counteract perceived disruptions to traditional gender roles caused by wartime emancipation and demographic losses. In January 1920, Le Journal solicited photographs from women aged 18 to 25, receiving 2,063 submissions; a of artists—painters and sculptors—selected 49 finalists, whose images were published daily for voting via postcards sold at newsstands. Agnès Souret, a 17-year-old from Argelès-Gazost in the department (though born in nearby ), emerged as the winner with the highest votes, embodying an ideal of youthful, athletic grace suited to the era's emerging aesthetics. The 1921 edition crowned Pauline Pô, representing but residing in , amid growing public interest that blended spectacle with commercial promotion, including tie-ins with perfumes and . However, organizational challenges and potential scandals led to a suspension from 1922 to 1925, during which no national contests were held. The pageant resumed in 1926 with Suzanne Gaudel of as winner, marking a shift toward more structured regional preliminaries to identify candidates. By , the event adopted the Miss France branding, reflecting international influences like the contemporaneous pageant, while emphasizing French distinctiveness through criteria favoring elegance, vitality, and regional diversity over mere physical measurements. Through the late and , competitions became more regular, typically annual, with winners selected from regional delegates in events hosted in theaters or casinos, drawing crowds of thousands and media coverage that highlighted swimsuit parades, interviews, and talent displays. De Waleffe's Comité National de Beauté formalized operations, funding prizes like awards (up to 5,000 francs by the ) and tours to promote French tourism and products. Participants numbered in the hundreds per edition, with judging prioritizing "racial" harmony—slender figures, clear skin, and proportional features aligned with classical ideals—over voluptuousness. The pageant intersected with international efforts, as de Waleffe launched the contest in , sending France's representative (often the prior year's winner) to compete abroad, fostering a sense of national prestige amid economic turbulence. Editions persisted until , with the final pre-World War II winner embodying resilience, though the contests increasingly navigated critiques of from conservative and feminist quarters.

Wartime Interruption and Post-War Revival (1940–1950s)

The Miss France competition concluded its pre-war era with the 1940 edition, held on an unspecified date early that year, crowning 15-year-old Joséphine Ladwig, representing and born in Sarrelouis (then ), as the winner amid escalating conflict following Germany's invasion of on May 10, 1940. The event marked the 16th iteration since 1920, but wartime disruptions—including occupation, rationing, and suppression of non-essential public gatherings—halted subsequent editions, with no contests occurring from 1941 through 1946 due to the broader cessation of entertainment spectacles under and Nazi control. Post-liberation in 1945, the pageant revived in as a signal of cultural normalization, organized by Louis de Fontenay, who assumed leadership of the election process that year, alongside promoter Guy Lévy (pseudonym Rinaldo). Yvonne Viseux, representing , was selected as Miss France 1947 in this inaugural post-war edition, reflecting a return to regional representation amid France's reconstruction efforts. The revival maintained core elements like eligibility for unmarried women aged 18–24, but operated on reduced scales initially, with events often limited by lingering economic constraints and infrastructure damage from the war. Throughout the , annual editions stabilized under de Fontenay's direction, expanding visibility through print media and early television broadcasts as France's economy recovered via the and industrial growth. Winners included Jacqueline Donny (Miss Paris 1947, crowned Miss France 1948) and others emphasizing poise and regional pride, though participation remained modest compared to later decades, with totals of regional delegates typically under 20 per contest. By mid-decade, ties to international pageants emerged, positioning Miss France as a gateway for global exposure, though domestic focus prevailed amid post-war demographic shifts and societal emphasis on feminine ideals of resilience and elegance.

Expansion and Institutionalization (1960s–2000s)

During the and , the Miss France pageant maintained annual competitions under the oversight of the Miss France Committee, established in 1954 by Guy Lévy, with contributing as general secretary from her initial involvement that year. This period aligned with France's post-war economic boom, fostering gradual expansion through increased public interest and preliminary selections drawing from broader geographic areas, though structured regional pageants remained nascent compared to later decades. A pivotal shift toward institutionalization occurred in 1981, when assumed full control of the committee following the death of Louis de Fontenay, her husband, enforcing rigorous standards on contestant eligibility, such as minimum height requirements and emphasis on elegance and poise. Under her leadership, which extended until 2007, the organization professionalized operations, solidifying a framework of regional committees that fed into the national final, representing metropolitan departments and overseas territories like and . The advent of television broadcasting marked a significant expansion in reach and formality. The first live telecast occurred on December 31, 1986, for the Miss France 1987 selection, aired on France Régions 3 (later France 3) and hosted by Guy Lux, despite technical glitches that marred the event and crowned Nathalie Marquay of Alsace. Broadcasts continued on public channels through the 1990s, transitioning to TF1 in 1995, which amplified audience sizes into the millions and integrated commercial elements like sponsorships, transforming the pageant into a major media event while preserving de Fontenay's traditionalist oversight. By the , the contest's structure had evolved to include up to 45 regional representatives at peaks, reflecting territorial reforms and inclusive outreach, though numbers stabilized around 30-33 by decade's end amid debates over criteria rigidity. This era cemented Miss France as an enduring institution, balancing national prestige with regional representation, prior to subsequent organizational transitions.

Recent Organizational Shifts (2010s–Present)

In the early , the Miss France organization experienced a significant leadership transition when long-time president departed in after five decades of involvement, citing disagreements over the pageant's direction, to establish a rival competition called Miss Prestige National. , Miss France 2002, assumed the role of national director, overseeing operations until her exit in August 2022 amid reported internal conflicts, after which Cindy Fabre succeeded her. In October 2021, Alexia Laroche-Joubert was appointed president of the Miss France Committee, introducing efforts to align the pageant with contemporary societal expectations while maintaining its core structure. Eligibility criteria underwent notable revisions starting in the late to address legal challenges and accusations of . In 2019, organizers clarified that women could participate provided their sex is listed as female on official identification, though director stated they had "no chance" of winning due to the pageant's emphasis on biological . This policy faced scrutiny, including a 2021 by feminist group Osez le Féminisme alleging violations of French labor laws through requirements for contestants to be at least 1.70 meters tall, unmarried, and childless, but a court dismissed the claims in January 2023, affirming the organization's right to set such standards for a private event. By 2022, rules were updated to permit married women and mothers of any age to compete, removing the prior upper age limit of 24, while retaining the 1.70-meter height minimum for logistical reasons related to live broadcasts and gown fittings. Additional allowances for visible tattoos, piercings, and reflected incremental adaptations to broader beauty norms, evidenced by Eve Gilles's 2023 crowning as with a , which sparked debate but aligned with evolving judging emphases on personality over strict physical conformity. These shifts occurred against a backdrop of external pressures, including criticism from figures like former Minister Elisabeth Moreno in 2021 over "outdated rules," prompting modernization while courts upheld the pageant's autonomy. The first transgender candidate, Andréa Furet, advanced as a runner-up in the Miss regional contest in May 2022 for the 2023 national event, marking symbolic inclusion without altering outcomes, as no transgender woman has won to date. The removal of the age cap enabled the oldest winner in pageant history, 34-year-old Maëlys Collet from in December 2024, underscoring a pragmatic response to demographic realities rather than ideological overhaul, with core criteria like height preserved for competitive uniformity.

Organization and Selection Process

Governing Bodies and Administration

The Société Miss France, a société par actions simplifiée (SAS) established on December 21, 2020, with a registered capital of €1,000, serves as the primary governing body for the Miss France pageant. Headquartered at 23 Rue Linois in Paris's 15th arrondissement, the company operates under NAF code 5911A for television program production and is responsible for organizing the annual national election, coordinating regional selections, managing titleholder contracts, and producing the televised event broadcast on TF1 since 1987. Frédéric Gilbert, born in 1975, has been president of Société Miss France since , 2024, also serving as the event's producer. A veteran in pageant production, Gilbert was appointed director-general in 2023 under the prior administration before assuming the presidency following Alexia Laroche-Joubert's resignation in November 2023, effective after the event; Laroche-Joubert had led since October 2021 amid efforts to modernize operations but cited expanding commitments at Banijay France as her reason for departing. The company's lean structure includes a small permanent staff—reportedly around seven employees as of 2017, scaling to hundreds during peak production—focusing on media partnerships, sponsorships, and delegate preparation rather than a large bureaucratic hierarchy. Administration extends to a network of regional delegations, autonomous committees affiliated with Société Miss France, which conduct local elections for approximately 30 representatives from metropolitan France's regions (e.g., Miss Provence, Miss Normandie) and overseas departments like and . These bodies ensure geographic diversity, with Société Miss France overseeing eligibility verification, rule enforcement, and integration into the national format; for instance, delegates must be unmarried French women aged 18–24 without children, per longstanding criteria upheld by the central entity. Historically, the Comité Miss France—founded in 1954 by Guy Lévy—preceded the modern société, evolving from post-war revival efforts under figures like Geneviève de Fontenay (president 1980s–2007) and (director-general 2007–2021), who professionalized operations amid legal and media scrutiny. Governance emphasizes commercial viability, with revenues from , endorsements, and events funding the pageant; no public or governmental oversight exists, distinguishing it from state-influenced international counterparts, though it navigates French labor laws and equality regulations, as evidenced by 2022 disputes over contestant contracts resolved via .

Eligibility Criteria and Rule Evolutions

Eligibility for the Miss France pageant has historically required contestants to be unmarried French women aged between 18 and 24 years, childless, and meeting a minimum of 1.70 without heels, with prohibitions on visible tattoos and cosmetic surgery. These standards, rooted in early 20th-century beauty contest norms emphasizing youth, marital status, and physical proportions, aimed to select representatives embodying traditional ideals of and eligibility for international competitions like . In response to legal challenges and accusations of discrimination, particularly a 2021 lawsuit by rejected applicants citing age, height, and family status restrictions as discriminatory under French equality laws, the organizing committee revised rules in 2022. The upper age limit of 24 was eliminated, allowing participants over 18 with no maximum age; marital status and parenthood became permissible; and visible tattoos were authorized, provided they align with the pageant's image. Core requirements persisted, including French nationality by birth or naturalization, legal female status per civil registry, residency in France or its territories, and the 1.70-meter height minimum, alongside a ban on prior cosmetic surgery or hormone use unrelated to medical necessity. These modifications broadened participation, evidenced by the election of Angélique Angarni-Filopon at age 34—the oldest winner in pageant history—representing after changes enabled older contestants to compete. However, the height criterion faced renewed scrutiny, with critics arguing it perpetuates exclusionary standards despite assouplissements elsewhere, though organizers maintain it ensures uniformity for gown presentations and international viability. No further alterations to or sex-based eligibility have occurred, with rules specifying civil status to uphold biological and legal consistency.

Competition Format and Judging

The Miss France competition begins with regional pageants held across France's metropolitan departments, overseas territories, and collectivities, typically from June to October each year, culminating in the selection of one representative per region or department, resulting in 30 contestants for the national event. These regional winners advance to the national finale, an annual live televised ceremony broadcast on , usually in December, featuring presentations in and attire to showcase physical poise and elegance. Prior to the live broadcast, the Société Miss France conducts a prescreening process, where a —composed entirely of women for the 2025 edition—secretly evaluates and selects 15 semi-finalists from the candidates based on overall impressions from interviews, photographs, and preparatory assessments conducted during the preceding week. During the live show, these 15 compete further through stage presentations, after which the and television audience vote equally—each accounting for 50% of the score—to determine the top 5 finalists, with rankings derived from combined points and ties resolved by prioritizing the jury's assessment. The final , presided over by prominent figures and including a mix of celebrities, former titleholders, and professionals, then deliberates privately to crown the winner from the top 5, emphasizing criteria such as physical beauty, stage presence, articulation in interviews, and personal charisma, though exact weighting remains undisclosed by organizers to maintain competitive integrity. This jury-only decision for the ultimate title contrasts with the hybrid public-jury mechanism for earlier cuts, ensuring expert evaluation prevails in the final selection while incorporating viewer input to reflect broader appeal.

Titleholders

Notable Past Winners and Their Achievements

Christiane Martel, selected as in 1953 at age 20, gained global recognition by winning the title on July 17, 1953, in , marking France's inaugural victory in the pageant. This achievement elevated her profile, leading to an acting with roles in French and international films, including appearances in over a dozen productions during the and . Martel later made guest appearances at events in 1989, 1993, and 2007, as well as the pageant in 2011, underscoring her enduring association with the organization. Sonia Rolland, born in and crowned Miss France on December 16, 2000, as the first winner of African origin, transitioned into acting with roles in films like Chouchou (2003) and television series such as Section de recherches. On March 17, 2001, she established the ForRwanda association to support orphans and street children in , reflecting her commitment to humanitarian efforts amid her modeling and entertainment pursuits. Rolland's pageant success, secured with eight million public votes, facilitated her media career, including nominations for film awards and authorship of books on personal experiences. Élodie Gossuin, elected in 2001 representing and subsequently , built a multifaceted career as a television presenter on networks including M6, W9, and RTL, hosting programs focused on and family topics. She entered local politics by running on Gilles de Robien's list and securing election, while also serving as a France ambassador and raising four children, which informed her advocacy for family-related issues. Gossuin's dual pageant wins positioned her as a prominent media figure, with ongoing roles in as of 2025.

Recent Titleholders (2015–2026)

YearTitleholderRegionCrowned
2015December 6, 2014
2016December 19, 2015
2017December 17, 2016
2018Maëva CouckeDecember 16, 2017
2019Vaimalama ChavesDecember 15, 2018
2020Clémence BotinoDecember 14, 2019
2021Amandine PetitDecember 19, 2020
2022December 18, 2021
2023December 17, 2022
2024Ève GillesDecember 16, 2023
2025Angélique Angarni-FiloponDecember 14, 2024
2026Hinaupoko DevèzeDecember 6, 2025
Several of these titleholders achieved notable success in international pageants. won , marking France's second victory in the competition after 1953. Angélique Angarni-Filopon, at 34 years old, became the oldest winner in the contest's history and the first from since 2018. The reign of each typically lasts one year, during which titleholders engage in charitable activities, public appearances, and preparation for global competitions like , , and . Regional representation shows diversity, with overseas departments and territories like , , and producing winners, reflecting France's territorial composition.

Regional and Demographic Patterns Among Winners

The region has produced the highest number of Miss France winners, with 17 titleholders as of 2023, attributed to its large population, urban concentration, and proximity to media and pageant infrastructure. follows with 8 winners, while , , and each have 7. and () have secured 6 and 5 titles, respectively, reflecting patterns where coastal and historically pageant-active areas outperform inland or less populous regions. Regions such as , , and have only one winner each, indicating underrepresentation possibly linked to smaller contestant pools or logistical challenges in regional selections. Overseas territories collectively account for at least 14 winners since 1920, with Guadeloupe and Tahiti contributing 9 between them, highlighting their disproportionate success relative to population size compared to metropolitan regions. Recent examples include Indira Ampiot from Martinique in 2023 and Angélique Angarni-Filopon from the same territory in 2025, underscoring a trend of visibility for non-metropolitan French citizens. These patterns may stem from dedicated regional pageants that emphasize cultural distinctiveness, though overall, metropolitan France dominates with over 80% of titles. Demographically, winners have historically aligned with eligibility criteria requiring , a minimum of 1.70 meters, and ages between 18 and 24 until rule changes in 2022 removed the upper age limit, allowed married women and mothers, and permitted visible tattoos. Prior to these shifts, the median age hovered around 20-21, with heights typically exceeding 1.75 meters to meet judging emphases on poise and proportions. Ethnically, titleholders have predominantly been of European descent, reflecting France's majority population and traditional beauty ideals favoring fair features, though overseas winners have introduced greater diversity, including and mixed-race representatives like the 2008 titleholder of African-American and French parentage. Recent contests show incremental shifts, such as the 2024 winner's and the 2025 winner's age of 34, but contestants remain largely homogenous in body type and socioeconomic backgrounds amenable to pageant preparation.
Region/TerritoryNumber of Winners (as of 2023)
17
8
7
7
Normandie7
6
French Polynesia (Tahiti)5

International Representation

Participation in Global Pageants

The Miss France organization designates its national titleholder to represent France primarily at , with selections for drawn from first runners-up or appointed former participants. This practice has been standard since the pageants' early years, enabling consistent participation in these two premier events. For instance, , crowned Miss France 2016, competed as France's delegate at in , , where she won the title on January 30, 2017, marking France's second victory after Christiane Martel's 1953 win. Delegates for Miss World are similarly sourced from the Miss France competition cycle, often alternating roles to maximize exposure. Maëva Coucke, Miss France 2018, represented France at Miss World 2018 in Sanya, China, securing the Top Model fast-track award among over 100 contestants on November 21, 2018. More recently, Agathe Cauet, a former Miss Guadeloupe 2018 and first runner-up at Miss France 2019, was appointed Miss World France 2025 by the organization on March 25, 2025, to compete in the 72nd edition. Participation extends occasionally to Miss International and Miss Earth through separate national selections affiliated with the Miss France committee, though these draw less directly from the primary titleholder. , , was appointed Miss Universe France 2025 on August 28, 2025, for the upcoming pageant in , reflecting the organization's strategy to leverage recent national winners for high-profile international slots despite age or timing adjustments. Likewise, Angélique Angarni-Filopon, crowned on December 14, 2024, is slated to represent at .
PageantNotable Miss France-Affiliated DelegateYearAchievement
Christiane Martel1953Winner
2016Winner
Maëva Coucke2018Top Model Winner
Agathe Cauet2025Delegate (Appointed)

France's Successes and Placements

France has achieved notable success in the Big Four international beauty pageants, securing four titles across three competitions. In 1953, , representing France as Miss France 1953, was crowned on July 17 in , becoming the first French winner and the second Miss Universe overall. That same year, on October 19, won in , marking France's inaugural victory in that pageant and establishing the country as the first to claim both Miss Universe and Miss World crowns in a single year. Sophie Perin, Miss France 1975, triumphed at on July 2, 1976, in , , securing France's sole title in the competition to date. Iris Mittenaere, Miss France 2016 from , won on January 30, 2017, in , , delivering 's second victory after a 63-year gap and highlighting a resurgence in international competitiveness. Beyond these wins, French delegates have earned multiple semifinalist and runner-up placements, particularly in and , reflecting sustained participation since the 1950s. For instance, in , reached the top five in 2015 with Flora Coquerel and maintained semifinalist finishes in several editions post-2016, underscoring consistent judging recognition for poise, intelligence, and presentation. In Miss World, placements include third runner-up in 1954 with Claudine Bleuse and top 15 finishes in editions like 1969, demonstrating enduring strength in categories emphasizing and global awareness. Miss International has seen fewer but steady semifinalist results for France, while Miss Earth entries, starting from 2003, have yielded top 16 placements in 2006, 2009, 2013, and 2015, though no titles, aligning with the pageant's environmental focus where French representatives have advocated for sustainability initiatives. These outcomes stem from strategic delegate selection prioritizing , cultural representation, and pageant preparation, contributing to France's reputation for producing versatile contestants.

Strategic Choices for International Delegates

The Miss France organization strategically assigns its national winner and top runners-up to major international pageants, primarily and , based on pageant-specific judging emphases and delegate suitability, with the goal of optimizing competitive outcomes. Typically, the Miss France titleholder represents France at , which evaluates contestants on poise, responses, presentation, and segments, favoring delegates with strong and global charisma. For instance, , crowned Miss France 2016 on December 12, 2015, competed as France's representative at in , , on January 30, 2016, securing the crown through her performance in these areas. Similarly, , crowned on December 16, 2023, was appointed Miss Universe France 2025 on August 28, 2025, to compete in the event scheduled for late 2025, reflecting ongoing alignment of the top title with this franchise despite occasional adjustments for scheduling or performance factors. In contrast, the first runner-up or a designated high-placing contestant from the national pageant is often routed to Miss World, which prioritizes "beauty with a purpose" through mandatory charity projects, challenges, and interviews assessing social impact initiatives. This division allows matching delegates whose profiles—such as prior volunteer work or experience—align with 's humanitarian focus over [Miss Universe](/page/Miss Universe)'s broader entertainment-oriented format. Historical assignments illustrate flexibility: , , represented France at , placing in the Top 30, while her predecessor () competed at , reaching the Top 11. Such choices are determined post-national competition by the organizing committee, considering factors like event dates, delegate availability, and historical national performance—France holds two titles (1953, 2016) and multiple strong placements, including a 2017 semifinalist. For and , the organization conducts separate national qualifiers rather than relying solely on Miss France runners-up, enabling targeted scouting for pageants emphasizing cultural peace () or environmental advocacy (). , established in 2016, selects delegates via dedicated events, as seen with participants like Florima Treiber (Top 15 in 2010). This modular system facilitates customized preparation, including intensive coaching on pageant protocols, fitness regimens, and project development, to address varying international standards and mitigate risks of mismatched assignments. While effective for placements—France achieved a win in 1976—the approach has drawn scrutiny for potential favoritism in assignments, though no verified evidence of exists beyond anecdotal pageant community discussions.

Controversies and Criticisms

Challenges to Traditional Beauty Standards

In December 2023, Eve Gilles, representing Nord-Pas-de-Calais, was crowned Miss France 2024, marking the first time in the pageant's 103-year history that a winner had short hair, specifically a pixie cut, diverging from the longstanding expectation of long, flowing locks symbolizing traditional femininity. Gilles defended her victory as a "win for diversity," arguing that "no one should dictate who you are," while critics on social media accused the selection of promoting "wokeness" and an "androgynous" aesthetic over conventional beauty ideals. This event highlighted tensions between evolving societal pressures for inclusivity and the pageant's rooted emphasis on elegance and poise, with public backlash underscoring resistance to perceived dilutions of established standards. Responding to broader criticisms of rigidity, the Miss France organization relaxed eligibility rules prior to the 2024 contest, raising the age limit from 24 to 25, permitting married contestants and those with children, and allowing visible tattoos—changes aimed at broadening representation beyond the of a young, unmarried, unadorned woman. However, these adjustments yielded limited practical diversity; no plus-sized contestants appeared on stage, and body types remained predominantly slender, reflecting persistent adherence to criteria prioritizing fitness and grace over expansive . Feminist critics, such as Violaine de Filippis of Osez le Féminisme, contended that the pageant continued to objectify women through prescriptive evaluations, despite incremental shifts. Ethnic diversity has also faced challenges, with non-European heritage contestants encountering ; for instance, in October 2024, an 18-year-old semifinalist of North African descent reported a "wave of racist hate" online after her background was publicized, illustrating barriers to equitable representation in a pageant historically dominated by Eurocentric features. Past winners like Chloé Mortaud (, of mixed French-Reunionese ancestry) have advocated for racial inclusivity, yet systemic preferences for lighter skin tones and straighter hair persist, as evidenced by infrequent non-white victors relative to 's demographic composition. Former participants have further denounced industry pressures, with one ex-Miss France highlighting "" from fat-shaming and tyrannical slimness dictates during preparations. These incidents reveal ongoing friction, where demands for clash with the pageant's curatorial focus on a unified ideal of French allure.

Allegations of Misconduct and Exploitation

In September 2025, journalist Hubert Guérin published a book alleging widespread against former Miss France contestants and winners, including claims of occurring shortly after coronations and during post-event celebrations over a period exceeding a decade. The accounts, compiled starting in 2020 with the endorsement of longtime pageant organizer , describe incidents ranging from unwanted physical contact to forced sexual acts, such as oral , often involving sponsors, organizers, or attendees at private parties following regional or national events. Guérin reported testimony from multiple former titleholders, with some alleging assaults happened mere hours after their victories, facilitated by the pageant's environment of high-profile networking and alcohol-fueled gatherings. The Miss France organization, operated by the Société Miss France, responded by acknowledging the reports and stating that proven instances of or would be "deeply concerning," emphasizing for such behavior within its events. Former national director , who held the role from 2007 to 2022 and was Miss France 2002, denied knowledge of sexual assaults occurring under the organization's direct auspices, attributing some claims to external parties. Critics of the book, including former winner , have questioned Guérin's credibility, suggesting efforts to undermine the allegations aim to protect the pageant's reputation amid ongoing scrutiny. These allegations highlight potential vulnerabilities in the pageant's structure, where young contestants—often in their late teens or early twenties—are exposed to influential figures in isolated, celebratory settings, raising questions about oversight and participant protections. No criminal convictions stemming from these specific claims have been reported as of October 2025, and the has not announced internal investigations, though the disclosures have prompted on exploitation risks in pageants. Earlier instances of reported misconduct, such as a legal dispute involving de Fontenay over contestant treatment, underscore a pattern of internal tensions but lack direct ties to .

Organizational and Ethical Disputes

In December 2022, a public dispute erupted between , the former director general of the Miss France organization, and Alexia Laroche-Joubert, who had been appointed president of the Miss France Committee in October 2021 while Tellier retained operational roles. During a press conference ahead of the 2023 pageant preparations in , tensions escalated into verbal confrontations, with Tellier accusing Laroche-Joubert of undervaluing her contributions to the event's and history, while Laroche-Joubert expressed frustration over perceived insubordination and operational interference. This acrimonious split contributed to broader organizational instability, culminating in Tellier's departure from daily management by early 2023 and Laroche-Joubert assuming fuller control, amid reports of internal morale issues and staff turnover. The leadership transition followed the death of founder in 2021, which prompted a under Endemol Shine France, the production company holding pageant rights. Critics within the argued that the shift prioritized commercial media expertise over traditional pageant stewardship, leading to changes such as relaxing rules in June 2022 to allow married women and mothers to compete starting with the 2023 edition, a move defended as modernization but questioned for potentially diluting eligibility standards without of improved diversity outcomes. Ethically, the selection process has faced legal challenges alleging discrimination under French labor . In October 2021, the feminist group Osez le Féminisme, alongside three rejected applicants, sued the organizers for criteria including a minimum height of 1.70 meters (5 ft 7 in), unmarried and childless status, no visible tattoos or piercings, and no history of smoking or excessive drinking, claiming these constituted illegal hiring discrimination as contestants receive stipends and perform promotional duties. A court dismissed the case on January 6, 2023, ruling that the pageant constitutes an electoral competition rather than employment recruitment, thus exempt from anti-discrimination labor protections, and that physical criteria are inherent to the event's format without violating equality principles. Additional ethical scrutiny arose from labor court proceedings initiated in 2021 over the employment classification of regional Miss delegates, with plaintiffs arguing they functioned as unpaid or undercompensated workers; the organization responded by announcing procedural adjustments, though specifics remained limited. Reports of alleged by former contestants surfaced amid the 2022 leadership turmoil, though details were not substantiated in public filings and appeared tied to the period's internal chaos rather than systemic patterns. These disputes highlight tensions between preserving the pageant's competitive integrity and adapting to legal and societal pressures, with courts consistently upholding the organizers' autonomy in defining participation rules.

Cultural and Social Impact

Role in French Culture and Media

The pageant holds a prominent place in French media as an annual televised spectacle broadcast on , consistently drawing large audiences. The 2024 edition attracted 7.4 million viewers, securing a 42.6% share among those aged 4 and older, marking it as one of 's top programs and the second-most-watched event of the year behind select sports broadcasts. This viewership, particularly strong among women aged 15-24 (61% share), underscores its enduring appeal as family and a cultural . In French culture, the pageant symbolizes , regional diversity, and national pride, with 30 contestants representing France's regions and overseas territories in a competition that highlights poise, intelligence, and articulation alongside physical attributes. Established in , it has evolved to embody modern French values of dignity and cosmopolitanism, often featuring contestants who engage in charitable activities and public advocacy during their reign. The event fosters regional loyalty, as local preliminaries generate and media buzz across provinces. Media coverage extends beyond the broadcast, amplifying the pageant's influence through debates on beauty ideals and societal norms. Recent editions, such as the 2023 selection of with —the first in the pageant's —have ignited discussions on diversity versus , with supporters hailing it as and detractors questioning shifts in criteria. These controversies, covered extensively in outlets like and , reflect the pageant's role in mirroring cultural tensions over femininity, though empirical viewership data indicates sustained public interest despite feminist critiques alleging .

Broader Societal Debates and Legacy

The Miss France pageant has frequently intersected with feminist critiques, particularly regarding its selection criteria such as minimum height requirements of 1.70 meters, mandates for contestants to be unmarried and childless, and emphasis on physical appearance, which opponents argue objectify women and perpetuate outdated gender norms. In December 2021, then-Miss France defended the contest by declaring herself a feminist, asserting that participation empowered women rather than diminished them, amid backlash from groups labeling the event as regressive. Similarly, in January 2023, a court rejected a by the feminist Osez le Féminisme, which claimed the pageant's rules violated French labor laws by discriminating based on age, marital status, and physique; the ruling affirmed that such criteria constituted legitimate artistic choices for a contest, not unlawful bias. Critics, including former Minister Elisabeth Moreno in 2021, have decried these standards as archaic, yet pageant organizers maintain they celebrate feminine elegance without compromising participant agency. Debates over standards intensified with the December 2023 crowning of Ève Gilles as , the first winner with a short haircut, diverging from the long-haired long associated with the title. Online reactions split between those hailing it as a progressive win for body and hair diversity—challenging slender, conventionally feminine ideals—and detractors accusing the selection of prioritizing "" politics over traditional , with some labeling Gilles' androgynous look as insufficiently representative of French womanhood. Gilles responded by emphasizing that is subjective and multifaceted, rejecting trolls who targeted her appearance on . Despite no explicit weight limits, the 2024 finalists exhibited limited morphological variety, underscoring persistent pressures for slim physiques, as noted by former participants who have publicly denounced industry expectations of thinness. These episodes highlight tensions between preserving pageant traditions—rooted in interwar consumer culture and ideals of racial and refinement—and adapting to calls for inclusivity, though the organization has resisted expansions like allowing hijab-wearing contestants or participation, aligning with France's secular republican framework. In its legacy, Miss France has endured as a since , fostering national cohesion by showcasing regional representatives and embodying France's colorblind assimilationist identity, where diverse ethnic backgrounds are subsumed under a unified "Frenchness." Winners from overseas territories and immigrant-descended families, such as mixed-race titleholders, have symbolized cosmopolitan integration, countering narratives of exclusion while adhering to merit-based, non-ethnic criteria that prioritize civic unity over . The pageant maintains high viewership, with events drawing millions annually and influencing media portrayals of , though its relevance persists amid declining participation in similar global contests due to shifting priorities toward professional achievements over aesthetic competitions. Historically intertwined with commercial industries, it has promoted consumer ideals of glamour, yet faces scrutiny for potentially reinforcing civilizational anxieties around gender roles and demographic changes in early 20th-century . Overall, Miss France's persistence reflects a defense of structured rituals against egalitarian deconstructions, sustaining its role as a barometer of French societal values on womanhood and identity.

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