As preparations for Miss France 2025 commence, current titleholder Eve Gilles shines while early contenders like Temanaya Domingo and Lucile Lecellier emerge. The recent winner of the Saint-Martin-Saint-Barthélemy title, Sasha Bique, is a 19-year-old tourism student who meets the height requirement. The unique role of Miss Saint-Martin-Saint-Barthélemy in the competition is highlighted by an annual rotation with Miss Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. Upcoming elections in various regions are scheduled, but New Caledonia’s election has been canceled due to political unrest.
As the Search for Miss France 2025 Begins
While **Eve Gilles** continues to shine as Miss France 2024, preparations are already in full swing for her successor, set to be crowned in December. As is tradition, **TF1** will air the **Miss France election ceremony**, likely with Jean-Pierre Foucault at the helm. The competition is heating up, with early contenders like **Temanaya Domingo**, freshly crowned Miss Tahiti 2024, and **Lucile Lecellier**, who has just been named Miss Normandy 2024. Recently, the representative for French Guiana was announced, and on July 27, the election for **Saint-Martin-Saint-Barthélemy 2024** concluded, revealing the winner.
19-year-old **Sasha Bique** emerged victorious among nine contestants. Not much is known about her, but she is currently a student pursuing a degree in **tourism, hospitality, and food**. Interestingly, she faced challenges in her application due to the height requirement for Miss France 2025, which mandates candidates be at least 1.70 meters tall—Sasha’s exact height. Will this height be a hindrance, or could it potentially draw more attention to her candidacy?
The Unique Position of Miss Saint-Martin-Saint-Barthélemy
Every unique trait can play a pivotal role in a beauty pageant. Eve Gilles knows this well, as her short haircut sparked much discussion during the previous December ceremony in Dijon. Many believe this distinctive feature significantly contributed to her victory, despite the criticisms she faced.
Miss Saint-Martin-Saint-Barthélemy has a particularly noteworthy role in the Miss France Competition. Following a rotation system introduced by organizers, they alternate between candidates from Miss Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon and Miss Saint-Martin-Saint-Barthélemy each year. This practice began in 2012 when the Miss Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon contest was canceled due to a lack of participants, leading to a collaboration with the Caribbean islands in a bid to attract more contestants. Thus, **Miss Saint-Martin became Miss Saint-Martin-Saint-Barthélemy**, paving the way for this annual rotation.
Upcoming Elections for Miss France 2025
This year, the situation has taken a turn in New Caledonia, where the election has been canceled due to political tensions. The local Committee shared this disappointing news last month, citing the unrest surrounding constitutional revisions and electoral reforms. They emphasized that this difficult decision was made with support from the Miss France Organization, who prioritize restoring peace.
Looking ahead, the next candidates for the Miss France 2025 title will be **Miss Provence** and **Miss Languedoc**, with elections scheduled in Saint-Raphaël on July 30 and Beaucaire on August 2. The regional Miss election calendar is set, with **Miss Roussillon 2024** to be announced on August 3, followed by **Miss Réunion** on August 24, and **Miss Midi-Pyrénées** on September 7. The final election will take place on October 20 for **Miss Picardie**.