France was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 by Ortal with the song " Chacun pense à soi " . For the first time since Eurovision 2000 , France 3 organised a National Preselection which was hosted by Laurent Ruquier and Elsa Fayer . In March there were 2 shows : the introductory documentary on March 14 showed the selection of the candidates who were earlier selected by France 3 . The program ended with a presentation of the five finalists . The National Final was aired live on March 15 where the five participants presented their song live and sang duets with famous artists . The televoting audience and a professional jury made the final decision . Ortal emerged as the popular choice with her song " Chacun Pense à Soi " ( '' Everyone Thinks of Themself '' ) . The song is written and composed by Saad Tabainet
Eurovision 2000
Eurovision Song Contest 2000
France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005