Who is Garance Authié?

Frequently asked questions

Who is Garance Authié?

Garance Authié is a French model based in Paris. She was named Miss Universe France 2026 on 18 October 2026 and represents France at Miss Universe 2026.

When and where is Miss Universe 2026?

The final of Miss Universe 2026, the 75th edition of the pageant, is on 24 November 2026 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Is Garance Authié Miss France?

No. Since 2026, France’s representative at Miss Universe has been chosen by Miss Universe France, an organisation separate from the Miss France pageant. “Miss Univers France” is the French spelling of the same title.

How do I vote for Garance Authié?

The vote, its dates and how it works are published by Miss Universe France at missuniversefrance.org/voter/.

What is her background?

A model since the age of nine, she passed her baccalauréat with honours at the Lycée Janson-de-Sailly in Paris, then earned a Bachelor in Business Administration, Economics & Finance at IE University in Madrid, with an exchange semester at the University of Maryland. She went on to the Master in Management at London Business School, celebrating her graduation in July 2026.

What does she do besides modelling?

She trained in finance and business: an internship on HSBC’s markets floor in Paris, real estate investment analysis, and business development at JWD Distribution, a jewellery distributor she represented at the Vicenza jewellery fair.

What is her cause?

The freedom to choose your own path: she stands for young women’s independence and ambition, through careers guidance, self-confidence and entrepreneurship.

What languages does she speak?

She is fluent in French and English, speaks Spanish well and has some Italian.

Which brands has she worked with?

Her published work includes campaigns and shows for GUESS and Marciano by Guess, a campaign for Carioca Porto-Vecchio, and the Monaco Grand Prix with Audi.

How old is Garance Authié?

She is 22 as of October 2026.

What is her Instagram?

Her Instagram is @garance.authie and her TikTok is @garanceauthie. The official Miss Universe France account is @missuniversefr.

How was she chosen?

By the Miss Universe France leadership committee, from the class of 2026 finalists revealed on 5 September and then a top three announced on 5 October. There was no public vote for this title.

How tall is she?

She is 1.79 m (5 ft 10.5 in) tall.

How do I contact her?

For brand work, bookings, events or press: the form on this site, or leadership@missuniversefrance.org.