The winner was Patricia Spehar of Paris was crowned Miss France 1997 by the outgoing title-holder Laure Belleville of Pays de Savoie , Miss France 1996 . She will represent France at Miss Universe 1997 but unplaced . She also placed in top 15 at Miss International 1998 . The first runner up , Marie Borg , has finished 1st runner-up at Miss International 1997
Miss International 1998
Miss International 1998
Miss France 1997