From our special correspondent in Turin (Italy)

They were expected to arrive at the press center groggy by their penultimate Eurovision spot.

It is with a smile that Alvan and Ahez tumble around around 1 a.m., almost having fun with the frozen faces of the French journalists to whom they come to deliver their reactions on the spot.

Sterenn Le Guillou, one of the members of Ahez, leads the way: “But you mustn't be sad!

We sang in Breton in front of 200 million people!

she exclaims.

This language was in the spotlight of the contest for the second time after a first appearance in 1996 with Dan Ar Braz and the Heritage of the Celts.

“The key word is pride, says Marine Lavigne, singer and author of the song.

We stayed true to ourselves, despite all the pressure, criticism, controversy.

We have not lost the north.

We can be proud of our music, it's music that appeals to us and appeals to a certain audience, even if the result doesn't reflect it.

“France only obtained 17 points, including 9 from viewers.

"Let's keep our heads up!"

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“Of course, we are disappointed, recognizes Alexandra Redde-Amiel, the head of delegation and the director of games and entertainment at France Télévisions.

We never like to be at the end, but France has dared to present something different, to tell about its Brittany, French traditions.

Let's keep our heads up!

“She takes a step back:” Last year, we were second, we organized the Eurovision Junior, there we are at the end of the ranking… But we don't let go.

We continue, life is made of obstacles and small accidents.

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The tricolor team knows that it participated in a historic edition, which ended with a resounding Ukrainian victory thanks to a plebiscite.

“The whole of Europe has given its support to Ukraine.

It's deserved, applauds Sterenn Le Guillou.

Stefania is wonderful, we love her, we spend our time singing her.

We sang it the other day at the Eurovillage with the Kalush Orchestra.

“There were votes from the heart and it was Europe that spoke and elected Ukraine.

It is a magnificent symbol, ”said Alexandra Redde-Amiel.

Regarding the aftermath, Alvan, who claims to have found this experience of Eurovision “very cool”, will take care of the promotion of his album, Magma, released on Friday.

The Ahez are going to prepare a new project.

“We will think about all that.

We can't wait to bounce back, says Marine Lavigne.

It will not be traditional singing, nor fest-noz, but the Breton language will be master of it.

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