France in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996


France continued to participate at the Eurovision Song Contest, participating at the 1996 contest, held in Oslo, Norway.
France Télévisions, the French broadcaster, internally selected Dan Ar Braz & L'Héritage des Celtes to represent the country, singing "Diwanit Bugale", a song in the Breton language. This was the first time that Breton was sung at Eurovision, and the first time since 1993 that the French entry was not sung in French.

At Eurovision

At Eurovision, Braz and L'Héritage des Celtes performed 13th, following host country Norway and preceding Slovenia. At the close of the voting they had received 18 points, placing 19th of 23.

Voting

Points awarded to France

12 points10 points8 points7 points6 points

    • 5 points4 points3 points2 points1 point
    • 12 points10 points8 points7 points6 points

    5 points4 points3 points2 points1 point

  • Points awarded by France

    Pre-qualifying round

    Final