France Gall

France Gall (1948–2018) was an eminent France figure whose career in arts left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, France exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

Isabelle Geneviève Marie Anne Gall, known professionally as France Gall, was a French yé-yé and pop singer. In 1965, at the age of 17, she won the tenth edition of the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Poupée de cire, poupée de son", representing Luxembourg. Later in her career, she worked with singer-songwriter Michel Berger, whom she married in 1976. Her most successful singles include "Il jouait du piano debout", "Ella, elle l'a" and "Évidemment". Gall is regarded as one of the most acclaimed French pop singers....

The passing of France Gall on 2018-01-07 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across France and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.