France was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1987 with the song "", composed by Marc Minier, with lyrics by Gérard Curci, and performed by Christine Minier. The French participating broadcaster, , selected its entry via a national final, which would prove to be the last French national final until . At the time of her participation, Minier was not a professional singer, nor did she subsequently launch a professional career.
Before Eurovision
National final held the national final on 4 April 1987, hosted by Marie-Ange Nardi and Patrick Simpson. Ten songs took part with the winner chosen by a panel of television viewers who were telephoned and asked to vote on the songs.
Artist Song Points Place 1 Jacques Payan "Vivre libre" 74 7 2 Pascale Fontenel "Bonheur ordinateur" 28 10 3 Isabelle Gautier "Ciné-climat" 29 9 4 Patrick Alès "À tout vent" 137 3 5 Cathy Solo "Manolito" 58 8 6 Christine Minier "Les mots d'amour n'ont pas de dimanche" 163 1 7 Pascal Tafuri "Délit de fuite" 110 6 8 Marilyne and Marina "Marilyne et Marina" 150 2 9 Joël Barret "La clef du temps" 126 5 10Damien Natangelo "Vivre pour aimer" 127 4
At Eurovision On the evening of the final Minier performed 15th in the running order, following the and preceding . At the close of voting "" had received 44 points, placing France 14th of the 22 entries. The French jury awarded its 12 points to the .
Voting
+ Points awarded to France Score Country 12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
+ Points awarded by France Score Country 12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
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