France selects new Miss Universe representative

Garance Authié has been chosen to represent France in the Miss Universe 2026 competition, scheduled for November 24 in Puerto Rico. She was officially elected on October 18, succeeding Mexican Fátima Bosch, who won the 2025 title.

Authié beats experienced rivals

According to RTL, Authié defeated two more experienced competitors: Mareva Michel Del Toro, a semi-finalist in Miss France 2026, and Lilou Émeline-Artuso, who was the fourth runner-up in the 2025 edition of the pageant.

Background on Garance Authié

A model since the age of 9, Authié is a Parisian who has studied in Spain, the United States, and England. She is currently preparing for a master's degree in management and finance in England and is fluent in English and Spanish, with some knowledge of Italian.

Authié's interests and experiences

Authié is passionate about classical dance, horseback riding, diving, sailing, and playing the piano. She has traveled extensively, including to Madrid, London, and the United States, and she has balanced her academic and modeling careers, as noted on her Instagram page.

France's other representatives

Five other French women will compete in the Miss Universe 2026 competition under different national banners. These include Justine Kamara representing Guinea and Chloé Deher representing Guadeloupe.