In total, 107 students presented themselves, from 21 establishments. Eight of them have won their ticket to the final with, at stake, a weekend in Rome.

“We were obviously inspired by what high schools do, like Fénelon ( private establishment in the 6th arrondissement of Paris ) which is organizing this year the 32nd edition of its eloquence competition, and we really worked to attract all profiles, from all high schools, with Bac pro candidates in particular,” explains Hugo Huet, Asnières municipal councilor responsible for youth.