France was represented at the

Eurovision Song Contest 1987 The Eurovision Song Contest 1987 was the 32nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Brussels, Belgium, following the country's victory at the with the song " J'aime la vie" by Sandra Kim. Organised by the European Broadcasti ...

with the song "", composed by Marc Minier, with lyrics by Gérard Curci, and performed by Christine Minier. The French participating broadcaster, , selected its entry via a national final, which would prove to be the last French national final until . At the time of her participation, Minier was not a professional singer, nor did she subsequently launch a professional career.

Before Eurovision

National final

held the national final on 4 April 1987, hosted by

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and Patrick Simpson. Ten songs took part with the winner chosen by a panel of television viewers who were telephoned and asked to vote on the songs.

At Eurovision

On the evening of the final Minier performed 15th in the running order, following the and preceding . At the close of voting "" had received 44 points, placing France 14th of the 22 entries. The French jury awarded its 12 points to the .

Voting

References

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