French Song Contest 66

Slogan : "Dark Magic"

Previous edition: French Song Contest #65
Parallel edition : Junior French Song Contest 03
Following edition: French Song Contest #67

The sixty-six edition of the French Song Contest taking place in  Monaco after the victor of **Chiara Foschiani** with her song *"Overdose"* last edition.

Actuelly, a total of 25 delegations making their wish to participate. We can see the debuts of  Chantilly &  Pontoise in this edition.

The Top 3 of the last edition were automatically prequalified for the Grand Final of this edition. The 22 others participating delegations were split into 2 semi final of 11 cities.

For his 4th time,  Paris won the edition with the song *"Run!"* by the band **EXIT EDEN featuring Marko Hietala.** This victory makes the french capital the most successful delegation in the French Song Contest.

The new delegation,  Pontoise made a very good start by winning second place thanks to singer **Claude** and his title *"Layla".*

As for the bronze medal, it is awarded to  Cholet. The city of the handkerchief was represented by the group **Superbus** and their title *“Aseptisé”.*

## Semi-finals

Color key
     **Qualified in Grand Final.**

     Last place.

### First Semi-Final

Out of the 11 participating cities in this semi-final, 8 cities qualify for the Grand Final thanks at the tie for the 7th place.

 Monaco &  Paris vote in this semi-final.

### Second Semi-Final

Out of the 11 participating cities in this semi-final, 7 cities qualify for the Grand Final.

 Monaco &  Blois vote in this semi-final.

## Grand Final

### Predictions for the trophy

  Lyon | Eloïz
  Nevers | Adé
  Monaco | Le Jardin

### Results

     **Winning city**

     Runner-up

     3rd place

     Dead last.

18 cities fought to win the 66th edition, the 15 qualified cities from the semis-finals & the TOP 3 :  Monaco,  Blois &  Paris.

### Spokepersons

* Bourges : Michel Denisot *(TV host and producer).*
* Rennes : Louise Bourgoin *(actress).*
* Le Havre ; Thomas Pesquet *(aerospace engineer and pilot).*
* Pontoise : Florence François *(singer).*
* Lyon : Xavier Mignot *(rugby player).*
* Annecy : André Dussolier *(actor).*
* Cholet : Boostee *(rapper and songwriter).*
* Nevers : Hélène Ségara *(singer and previous winner for Nevers in the FSC).*
* Saugeais : Gjon's Tears *(singer and previous act for Switzerland at the Eurovision 2021).*
* Chantilly : Claire Keim *(actress and singer).*
* Versailles : Laurence Boccolinni *(TV host and main host for the French Song Contest).*
* Villeneuve-sur-Lot : Chimène Badi *(singer).*
* Chambéry : Gautier Capuçon *(international cellist).*
* Lille : Iris Mittenaere *(Miss Universe 2016).*
* Andorre : Aitana *(singer and previous act for Andorra in the FSC).*
* Paris : Caroline Costa (singer *and previous winner for Paris in the FSC as Blue Velvet).*
* Blois : Olympe (singer *and previous act for Blois in the FSC).*
* Monaco : Albert de Monaco *(Prince of Monaco).*

## Marie Myriam Prizes

The Marie Myriam Prizes organised in 2023 by the supervisor and moderators of the French Song Contest honours songs of this contest's semifinal. The prizes are divided in four categories: the Charisma Prize, the Visual Prize, the Musical Prize and the FSC Group Prize.

The winners are revealed shortly after the Grand Final.

 **FSC Group Prize** |  Saugeais | LyOsun