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Lola
A psychology student, she champions mental health. At her first pageant, she won two sashes and found, she says, a big family.
Text The info-shooting editorial team
Photos Kenny Deswelgh · Elsa Martin · Eric ’t Kindt
Based on interviews published by info-lux.com in August and September 2026
Lola Saquet was 18 when info-lux.com met her in August 2026. A psychology student, she is the Province of Luxembourg’s candidate for Miss Belgique 2027.
The title she is aiming for, Miss Luxembourg, is that of the Belgian province, not the Grand Duchy. Each province first chooses its Miss and runners-up; the winners then go through to the national final.
Stepping out of the comfort zone
For Lola, the Miss Belgique adventure is above all a chance to push herself, meet new people and live intense experiences. In August 2026, she said she had already learnt a great deal since signing up, and hopes to keep growing throughout the pageant.
Her inspiration does not come from any one personality. She cites all those who, despite life’s difficulties, choose kindness and give without expecting anything in return: a daily motivation to become, as she puts it, a better person.
Mental health as a cause
Her psychology studies tie in with the cause closest to her heart: mental health. Lola believes everyone deserves to be listened to and supported without judgement, and wants to change attitudes on the issue.
Asking for help, in her eyes, is a sign of courage, not weakness.
Two sashes in La Panne
On Saturday 19 September 2026, the provincial rounds take place in La Panne, on the Belgian coast. Lola Saquet is named first runner-up to Miss Luxembourg and also wins the Miss Public Luxembourg sash.
She did not face the evening alone. The previous year’s finalists supported the contestants throughout.
They backed us and stood by us throughout, and it's largely thanks to them that I could approach the pageant with far less apprehension.
Lola Saquet, September 2026
The announcement of the results also moved her loved ones deeply: “The reactions were wonderful: some even cried, others were very emotional.”
One big family
Far from the sometimes competitive image of beauty pageants, Lola found solidarity, among the contestants and with the committee alike, as well as real friendships.
I honestly didn’t expect so much support.
Lola Saquet, September 2026
She plans to use her two titles to carry a message: “The world of Miss pageants isn’t just about beauty. It’s also about a great deal of mutual support, kindness and sharing.”
Today, the Misses have become a big family to me.
Lola Saquet, September 2026
Next step announced by info-lux.com: the Miss Belgique 2027 national final.
Lola in the media
Contestant portrait, feature, winner interview: her articles from 2026, oldest to most recent.
· info-lux.com
Lola Saquet, 18, Miss Luxembourg 2027 contestant: stepping out of her comfort zone
Her contestant profile, as told to Noémie Martin. Photos by Kenny Deswelgh and Elsa Martin.
· info-lux.com
Miss Belgique 2027: the 15 contestants from Wallonia and Brussels, province by province
The feature on the contestants, with Eric ’t Kindt’s official portraits.
· info-lux.com
Lola Saquet, First Runner-up Miss Luxembourg 2027
The interview after the final on 19 September in La Panne.
· info-lux.com
Miss Belgique 2027: the winners of the provincial pageants in La Panne
The results province by province and interviews with ten winners.
· info-shooting.com
Miss Belgique 2027: the night in La Panne, as told by five winners
Behind the scenes of the pageant, including her account of how the contestants helped one another.
Lola’s gallery
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2026 · Miss Luxembourg contestant
Model profile: Lola Saquet on info-shooting. To propose a photo shoot or casting, write to the editorial team, who will pass it on.
Photographers: Kenny Deswelgh’s portfolio, Elsa Martin’s portfolio and Eric ’t Kindt’s portfolio.
On info-lux.com (in French): her contestant profile (August 2026) and her post-pageant interview (September 2026).
Sources: portrait and interview by Noémie Martin for info-lux.com (August and September 2026); contestants’ feature and provincial-round results published by info-lux.com. Each photo is credited in its caption.
