France's beloved annual television event, the Miss France pageant, will celebrate its 40th edition on Saturday, December 12, 2026. The show is scheduled to air live on TF1 from the Aréna Futuroscope near Poitiers, a venue that is also celebrating its own 40th anniversary. This marks the fourth time the competition has been held at this location, following previous editions in 2024, when Angélique Angarni-Filopon was crowned. [1]
The upcoming 2027 contest will feature 31 participants, a number boosted by the return of the elections for Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy. These contestants will be guided by their godmother, Sophie Thalmann, who won the title in 1998 and also joins the jury panel. The selection process will be highlighted through behind-the-scenes footage of a preparatory trip to Saint-Martin in the Caribbean, marking the first time the candidates travel there for pre-contest development. [1]
The theme for the 40th anniversary edition is fashion. The final ceremony will showcase the candidates in three distinct tableaux: one dedicated to 1970s fashion, another to the 18th century, and a third featuring 2000s streetwear style. These performances will precede the traditional regional costume parade, with outfits created by local designers. Additionally, the regional crowns, designed by French jewelry house Mauboussin for the seventh consecutive year, will now feature citrine and diamond stones instead of the previously used green stones. [1]
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