France in Eurovision 2025: Singer Louane took the stage for her first rehearsal with the song “maman”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland…
The French singer Louane were the eleventh act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with her song “maman“. They will perform in the second semi-final on May 15th between song number 10 (Geogria) and song number 11 (Denmark), and in the grand final to be held on May 17th.
Louane is a major figure in the French music scene who rose to fame a decade ago on “The Voice” thanks to her powerful voice and moving ballads. Her song tells the story of a life’s journey – a girl becoming a woman, a daughter becoming a mother. In the official video, the narrative moves between past and present as Louane looks into her childhood home and sees her younger self, but the staging in Basel takes a different, equally powerful direction.
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France at Eurovision 2025: More details about the rehearsal performance
We were also given staging notes from the French delegation, which describe the performance as follows:
“On stage, sand falls grain by grain, like time slipping away in an hourglass. This is more than just a performance. It’s a reminder: time passes quickly, and every moment counts. ‘Maman’ is about love, loss, and the strength to move forward. The hourglass becomes a symbol of life itself-its cycles, its urgency, the beauty of the present moment. Through pain, Louane delivers a clear message: no matter what we go through, we can always rise again. And as long as the sand keeps falling, we must live-fully and with all our strength”.
As for the details: at the center of the stage is a circle covered in sand. Louane performs the entire song barefoot inside this circle, wearing a long black lace dress, while a continuous stream of sand falls from the ceiling onto one side of the circle.
At one point, she kneels and clears away some sand to reveal a mirror beneath her. Every movement is precisely timed with the drumbeat and camera angles, and there are striking shots of her through the illuminated grains of sand. The lighting grows more intense with the strings, and the drum beats like a heart until the camera pulls back for a dramatic final shot. It’s another performance that leaves you holding your breath.
As for pyrotechnics-no information has been provided yet.
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Opening screen of the song
Following France’s rehearsal, the opening screen that will be shown at the start of the performance was leaked online. It shows the front stage frame illuminated in the colors of the national flag, with the name of the country, the song title, the performer, and the songwriters’ names projected at its center.
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France at Eurovision 2025
“maman” (in English: “Mom”) is the title of the song to be performed by the singer, Louane, at the grand final of Eurovision 2025, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland. The singer, who was selected internally by the French national broadcaster, wrote the song herself with Tristan Salvati. This is the first Eurovision entry for the songwriters.
Currently, France is ranked third in the betting odds for Eurovision 2025.
Louane – Who Are You?
Anne Peichert, 28, known by her stage name Louane Emera, or simply Louane, is not only a talented singer but also a multi-disciplinary artist who has managed to stand out in both the music and film industries. She began her musical career on “The Voice France,” and since then has seized every opportunity to expand her activities and deepen her influence in French culture, becoming a household name across France. The young singer has released five albums to date, with the latest, “Solo,” leading her career to new heights. The album has been a great success and has accumulated over 2 billion streams on various platforms, demonstrating great popularity and a wide and loyal fan base. The hit “la Pluie” (“The Rain”), included in this album, has captured the hearts of the audience and become one of her leading songs.
In addition to her success in the music field, Louane has also won one of the most prestigious awards in French cinema for her role in “la Famille Bélier” (“The Bélier Family”). In this film, she portrays a hearing person in a family of deafs who, despite her family’s disability, manages to express herself through singing. The role brought her wide recognition and reinforced her status as a respected artist on the international stage.
Eurovision 2025: This will be France’s 66th participation in Eurovision. France joined the competition in 1956 and has won it five times over the years. France’s last victory was in Eurovision 1977 with the song “L’Oiseau et l’Enfant” performed by singer Marie Myriam.
