France in Eurovision 2025: Singer Louane took the stage for her second 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.

In the clip released from the performance, the camera focuses on Louane as she sings with great emotion and intensity. Behind her, a burst of sand and smoke swirls dramatically, creating a striking visual effect. As the song progresses, the camera slowly pulls back in sync with the rhythm, revealing Louane standing at the center of the stage while sand falls onto her in elegant spiral motions. Throughout the segment, she maintains direct eye contact with the camera, delivering the song with quiet strength and heartfelt expression that highlights the emotional depth of the lyrics.

France at Eurovision 2025: More details about the rehearsal performance

It seems that the French delegation has invested significant effort into both the staging and the rehearsal clip, and that Louane herself has worked hard on refining her vocal performance. The result is one of the most polished and compelling performances we’ve seen so far. The staging is visually striking in its simplicity, Louane sounds excellent, and the overall presentation leaves a strong impression. It’s clear that France is aiming high this year.

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.