France in the Eurovision Song Contest 1961

France was represented by Jean-Paul Mauric, with the song "Printemps, avril carillonne", at the Eurovision Song Contest 1961, which took place on 18 March in Cannes following Jacqueline Boyer's victory for France the previous year. For 1961, broadcaster RTF opted to hold a national final, which took place on 18 February at 21:20 CET (20:20 UTC).

Eurovision Song Contest 1961
Country France
National selection
Selection processNational final
Selection date(s)18 February 1961
Selected entrantJean-Paul Mauric
Selected song"Printemps, avril carillonne"
Selected songwriter(s)
  • Francis Baxter
  • Guy Favereau
Finals performance
Final result4th, 13 points
France in the Eurovision Song Contest
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