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Zoé
Motocross, fashion and baking: at 18, she fulfilled a childhood dream on the Miss Élégance Nationale Lorraine stage and came away with the Photogénie (most photogenic) award.
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Photos Michel Fouarge · info-lux.com
Based on articles published by info-lux.com from January to March 2026
Zoé Martin has always lived in Lorraine. In early 2026, she is contestant no. 5 in Miss Élégance Nationale Lorraine: she had dreamt of entering a beauty pageant since childhood but had never had the chance.
At the time she was a student on the STMG (management and technology) track, preparing to go on to a BTS NDRC sales diploma. The portrait info-lux.com published of her in February 2026 describes her as smiling, a good listener and committed to the values of solidarity, respect and courage.
Motocross and baking
Her passions go in every direction: cars and motocross on one side, fashion and baking on the other. She talks about motocross as a school of character.
I ride motocross, a sport that has taught me determination and perseverance. Outside sport, I love spending time with my friends. I’m a cheerful, enthusiastic person.
Zoé Martin in More Followers (March 2026)
For her grandmother
Entering the contest is also a personal step. She wants to make her family proud, above all her late grandmother, who remains a source of motivation for her.
And also to make a childhood dream come true, and for my grandmother watching over me from heaven…
Zoé Martin, March 2026
A past that shaped her
Her path has not always been easy. In February 2026, info-lux.com described family difficulties, teasing at school, periods of doubt and low confidence. She learned to pick herself up again.
Asked which film heroine she would be, she chooses Brave’s Merida, a character who is “strong, brave and determined”.
Like her, my past has shaped me and made me more resilient. The hardships I’ve been through have taught me never to give up and to believe in my own strength.
Zoé Martin, January 2026
The message for younger people is brief: don’t compare yourself, believe in your worth, follow your dreams.
Elegance is a way of carrying yourself
Being elegant means staying true to yourself while radiating a certain poise and inner confidence.
Zoé Martin, January 2026
The detail she loves most? Perfume, because it “leaves a trace, a unique signature”.
Photogenic award in Longuyon
On 7 February 2026, seven finalists take the stage at the Forum de Longuyon, a former cinema turned performance venue, for a final themed around the 7th art. Louna Dos Santos is crowned Miss Élégance Nationale Lorraine; Zoé Martin receives the Photogénie award.
A few weeks later, the e-magazine More Followers brought five contestants together at the Centre Saint-Jean in Longuyon, a former military building turned accommodation centre, for a couture shoot by Michel Fouarge. Zoé wore white and gold, with hair by Stéphane Piccioni and make-up by Valbona Barci, in a gown by Bona Stella Fashion.
I love photo shoots because they let you discover yourself in a new light and build your self-confidence.
Zoé Martin, March 2026
Her dream photo shoot: travel, “with sets inspired by different countries”.
Next up: car sales
At the start of 2026, she wanted to succeed in her studies and land the work-study placement she was hoping for. In March, her plans took shape.
Later on, I’d like to work in car sales. It’s a field that appeals to me because it combines contact with customers and my passion for vehicles.
Zoé Martin, March 2026
What if her mirror gave her some advice?
I think my mirror would tell me to stay myself and keep believing in myself.
Zoé Martin, March 2026
Zoé in the media
Finalist Q&A, contestant portrait, final and couture shoot: her features in 2026.
· info-lux.com
Miss Élégance Nationale Lorraine 2026 > final
The finalists answer five questions on elegance. Portraits by Michel Fouarge.
· info-lux.com
Miss Élégance Nationale 2026 > Lorraine > Final
The final on 7 February in Longuyon, where she received the Photogénie award.
· More Followers × info-lux.com
Longuyon > Fashion > A photo shoot in a dreamy setting
The More Followers no. 21 couture photo shoot and her interview.
Zoé’s gallery
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2026 · Contestant photos
2026 · Finalists’ shoot
2026 · More Followers, “Rêveries Couture”
Model profile: Zoé on info-shooting. To propose a photo shoot or casting, write to the editorial team, who will pass it on.
Photographer: Michel Fouarge’s portfolio.
On info-lux.com (in French): Miss Élégance Nationale Lorraine > Zoé (February 2026) and the articles in the strip above.
Sources: portrait published by info-lux.com on 3 February 2026; interviews by info-lux.com (January 2026) and More Followers (March 2026); account of the final (February 2026). Each photo is credited in its caption.
