The national final was held on 25 March, hosted by
Jean-Pierre Foucault and Catherine Ceylac. Fourteen songs took part with the winner chosen by a panel of TV viewers who were telephoned and asked to vote on the songs.[1]
On the night of the final Thoumazeau performed third in the running order, following
Luxembourg and preceding
Spain. At the close of voting "Autant d'amoureux que d'étoiles" had received 61 points, placing France 8th of the 19 entries.[2] The French jury awarded its 12 points to
Belgium.[3]