PORTRAIT OF MISS – Louison Thevenin will parade under the Miss Champagne-Ardenne sash during the Miss France 2025 election at the Futuroscope in Poitiers, on December 14, 2024. The Miss answered questions from Paris Match. Let’s get to know each other!
Elected on October 12 at the Vieilles-Forges Congress Center, in the Ardennes, Louison Thevenin is 23 years old and wears the sash of Miss Champagne-Ardenne 2024. She is preparing today for the election of Miss France 2025 which will take place will be held on December 14 at Futuroscope, in Poitiers.
Give a few words about it? Where were you born and where did you grow up?
I am in the second year of a master's degree in tax law. I was born in Troyes but I grew up between Troyes and Reims when I joined the Pôle Espoir (high-level access channel) in basketball at the age of 13.
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What were you doing before participating in the competition?
I'm still in my second year of tax law, I didn't stop despite the competition!
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A strong personal story to tell us?
With my family, we have faced the difficulties of life together, and our strength is not in our history but in the values that we have always shared: respect and trust.
When and why did you decide to submit your candidacy for the regional election?
It is precisely because I was not elected on the first attempt that I decided to retry the competition and to prepare thoroughly.
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Did you have any doubts before starting out? If yes, which ones?
I had no doubts. I wanted to try the adventure and go as far as possible, surpass myself and be proud of myself.
Does everyone around you support you?
I'm very lucky, everyone around me is fully behind me and I was moved to see them all together on election day. They didn't know about the competition and therefore had prejudices, but I showed them that they were wrong.
What do you say to those who consider the competition outdated or even misogynistic?
The best response is to show them otherwise by going to meet them. This opinion was that of some of my relatives, but watching me evolve and benefit from this unique experience, they quickly understood that it was more than just a beauty contest. It's a unique experience that allows young girls to shine and experience an adventure that brings them a lot from a personal and professional point of view.
What do you think of the evolution of the Miss France competition? Did opening the competition to more varied profiles influence your desire to present yourself?
The competition evolves because society evolves. For me, it is the mirror of the evolution of women over the past 100 years, because the definition of the word “woman” has itself advanced. It was therefore essential that the competition followed this progression. For my part, this has not changed anything in my desire to present myself, on the contrary, I am delighted to let the candidates express themselves and let the concept of beauty change.
What particular cause do you want to defend?
I would like to add my voice to any just cause without having to limit myself to just one of them! Why should I limit myself? I am sensitive to the world around me and I don't want to have to choose one, whether animal, social, environmental… All are equal and all deserve to be heard. I want to feel useful without limiting myself.
How do you handle the sudden notoriety that could fall on you on December 14?
I don't fear it but I will welcome it with open arms. We must be aware that whatever happens, no one is perfect and no one is unanimous. Notoriety brings criticism but also visibility. It is this visibility, fundamental and necessary, that I will bring to just causes.
Does seeing Eve Gilles face harassment on social media worry you?
Eve is an example of perseverance and determination. It is obvious that no one should be faced with so much hatred and harassment, and these are the words she made during the Miss France 2024 ceremony. But if she managed to overcome these criticisms, I will succeed, and better than that, I will be Miss France 2025!
A childhood memory strongly linked to Miss France?
At the time, when I started watching Miss France, it was in 2015. I had basketball games with the women's league 2 team on Saturday evenings and I had to rush home to see the end of the election! It was when I saw Camille Cerf's coronation for the first time that I said to myself: one day I will be on the stage of Miss France, I will work hard to get there but I will be there one day.
Which Miss France made an impression on you and why?
It is therefore no surprise that the Miss France who left the biggest impression on me is Camille Cerf. On the one hand because it was by looking at her that I wanted to introduce myself, but on the other hand because I identify a lot with her: tall, blonde, sunny, and before 2015, the Nord-pas-de-Calais had never won this crown, just like Champagne-Ardenne until now. It’s time for our beautiful region to shine!
A mentor or someone who has influenced you throughout your life? How ?
I have always been inspired by every person I meet. Everyone has something to teach me and not just the greats of this world. Ultimately, everyday heroes are inspiring through their values, their determination,…
The trait of your character that you like to highlight?
I am a hard worker, and rigor is my main strength. I am not afraid to take on big projects because I know that my hard work and my determination will allow me to never give up and to always persevere until I am proud of myself.
A hidden talent?
I read that only 18% of the population knew how to move both ears… So I must admit that it's a rare talent that I should be proud of!
A book?
A classic… The “Harry Potter” saga but in book form! All the details allow you to better understand the films.
A song?
Renaud’s “The Mistral Winner”… My cousin played it every year on the piano at Christmas and the whole family sang along.
A film or a series?
Without hesitation: “The Lord of the Rings”. I think that for all the big fans of this saga, no explanation is necessary, the film is enough in itself!
Your favorite pastime?
Do sports! A good way to clear my head and release my stress.
A guilty pleasure?
The sausage… But to be original I will say the galette des rois. It's my birthday cake every year, and I was born in November!
A fetish object?
A basketball! My parents met on a basketball court, I was born there and I spent every weekend there during my childhood. It’s this sport that taught me about life and made me who I am today. The high level school educated me in rigor, determination and perseverance. Otherwise I have to say that I'm superstitious, I always take the same pen to do each part!
Are you willing to take heart?
My heart already belongs to an incredible man!
Your regional pride?
The crown of Miss France 2025? ! Obviously… Champagne! We drink it at every aperitif, family meal, birthday, party, and ultimately every weekend.
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