France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2003


France was represented by Louisa Baïleche, with the song '"Monts et merveilles", at the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 24 May in Riga, Latvia. The song was chosen internally by broadcaster France 3.

At Eurovision

On the night of the final Baïleche performed 19th in the running order, following Norway and preceding Poland. Although not dissimilar in style and structure to the previous year's "Il faut du temps", "Monts et merveilles" fared less well and at the close of voting had picked up only 19 points, placing France 18th of the 26 entries. The 12 points from the French televote were awarded to Belgium. France automatically qualified for the grand final of the 2004 Contest; as part of the "Big Four".

Points awarded by France

12 points10 points8 points7 points6 points

  • 5 points4 points3 points2 points1 point