Miss France 2016 was the 86th Miss France pageant, held in Lille on 19 December 2015. Miss France 2015, Camille Cerf crowned her successor Iris Mittenaere at the end of the event. This was the third back-to-back in Miss France history after 1948-1950 and 1989-1990. Mittenaere represented France at Miss Universe 2016, where she was crowned the winner.
The theme of the event was "the dream", it was presented by the national director Sylvie Tellier and Jean-Pierre Foucault for the 21st consecutive year. The event was broadcast live by TF1.
Results Placements Placement Contestant Miss France 2016 – Iris Mittenaere 1st Runner-Up – Morgane Edvige 2nd Runner-Up – Vaimiti Teiefitu 3rd Runner-Up – Julia Courtès 4th Runner-Up – Azuima Issa Top 12 – Gennifer Demey (5th Runner-Up) – Margaux Bourdin (6th Runner-Up) – Laura Muller – Léa Bizeul – Léanna Ferrero – Lena Starchuski – Nora Bengrine
Preparation The 31 contestants, Camille Cerf and the national director Sylvie Tellier had travelled to French Polynesia from November, 22 to November, 29. The rehearsals took place in Lille.
Pageant
The theme of the 2016 event was "The Dream". The rounds centered around the dreams of former Miss France winners.
Presentation round, group 1: Pirates (dream of Miss France 2011, Laury Thilleman) Presentation round, group 2: Animals (dream of Miss France 2012, Delphine Wespiser) Presentation round, group 3: Sports (dream of Miss France 2006, Alexandra Rosenfeld) Regional costumes: Toys (dream of Miss France 2014, Flora Coquerel) Swimwear: Superheroes (dream of Miss France 2013, Marine Lorphelin) Announcement of top 12 Top 12 long gown: Divas (dream of Miss France 2009, Chloé Mortaud) Top 12 swimsuits: Christmas (dream of Miss France 2007, Rachel Legrain-Trapani) Announcement of top 5 Top 5: Candy Shop (dream of Miss France 2008, Valérie Bègue) Top 5 long gown: Top Model (dream of Miss France 2010, Malika Ménard)
Contestants + Region Name Age Height Hometown Elected Placement Laura Muller 19 Sélestat September, 6 in Richwiller Semifinalist Gennifer Demey 23 Lormont October, 10 in Saint-Jean-d'Illac 5th runner-up Pauline Bazoge 18 La Chapelaude June, 26 in Vichy Jade Vélon 21 Mâcon September, 20 in Autun Miss Photogenic Léa Bizeul 19 Saint-Malo October, 3 in Saint-Pol-de-Léon Semifinalist Margaux Bourdin 18 Châteauneuf-en-Thymerais September, 19 in Déols 6th runner-up Best Regional Costume Océane Pagenot 20 Reims September, 25 in Tinqueux Prize of Elegance Jessica Garcia 21 Furiani September, 11 in Porticcio Leanna Ferrero. 20 Cannes August, 2 in Mougins Semifinalist Alizée Vannier 19 Pelousey October, 16 in Belfort Estelle Merlin 22 Cayenne October, 10 in Cayenne Johanna Delphin 20 Baie-Mahault August, 29 in St. Martin Fanny Harcaut 19 Créteil June, 23 in Paris Best in swimsuit Lena Stachurski 20 Roquemaure August, 1st in Carnon Semifinalist Emma Bourroux. 20 Saint-Germain-les-Vergnes September, 18 in Brive-la-Gaillarde Jessica Molle. 19 Corny-sur-Moselle September, 5 in Vittel Morgane Edvige. 19 Le François September, 25 in Fort-de-France 1st runner-up Ramatou Radjabo. 18 Chirongui August, 29 in Pamandzi Miss Congeniality Emily Segouffin. 24 Chélan October, 9 in Castéra-Verduzan Gyna Moereo. 18 Houaïlou August, 22 in Païta Iris Mittenaere. 22 Steenvoorde September, 26 in Orchies Miss France 2016 Miss Universe 2016 Prize of General Knowledge Daphné Bruman. 24 Caen October, 13 in Mortagne-au-Perche Angelina Laurent. 20 Ruaudin October, 2 in Châteaubriant Émilie Delaplace. 19 Creil September, 27 in Beauvais Manon Rougier. 19 Roullet-Saint-Estèphe October, 11 in Cognac Julia Courtès. 18 Martigues July, 31st in Istres 3rd runner-up Azuima Issa. 19 Saint-Denis July, 18 in Saint-Denis 4th runner-up Nora Bengrine. 20 Saint-Martin-d'Hères October, 18 in Oyonnax Semifinalist Anaïs Marin. 21 Alénya July, 28 in Le Barcarès Julie Briand. 19 Saint-Pierre July, 10 in Saint-Pierre Vaimiti Teiefitu. 19 Mahina June, 19 in Papeete 2nd runner-up
Placements First round
A jury composed of partners (internal and external) of the company Miss France pre-selects 12 young women, during an interview that took place on 17 December.
Second round The 50% jury and the 50% public choose the five candidates who can still be elected. A ranking ofrom 1 to 12 is established for each of the two parties.
Classement des finalistes par points :
Miss Public Jury Total Nord-Pas-de-Calais 12 11 23 Martinique 11 11 22 Provence 9 12 21 Reunion Island 10 11 21 Tahiti 8 7 15 Aquitaine 6 7 13 Centre-Val de Loire 4 8 12 Alsace 7 5 12 Languedoc 3 4 7 Brittany 5 2 7 Rhône-Alpes 2 4 6 Côte d'Azur 1 2 3
Last round Only the audience can choose the winner and her runners-up by voting.
Contestant ResultsNord-Pas-de-Calais26%Martinique20% Tahiti 19%Provence 17%Reunion Island 16%
Judges The complete panel of judges was revealed on 11 December.
Membre Notes Jean-Paul Gaultier (president) Designer Anggun Singer Patrick Fiori Singer Kendji Girac Singer Frédéric Michalak Rugby player. Laëtitia Milot Actress Chloé Mortaud Miss France 2009
Crossovers Contestants who previously competed or will be competing at international beauty pageants:
Miss Universe 2016: Nord-Pas-de-Calais – Iris Mittenaere (Winner) (Pasay, )
Miss World 2016: Martinique – Morgane Edvige (Top 20) (Washington, )
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