France Télévisions decided that they would select their entry internally and as a result, Cerrada will represented the country. At first, the broadcaster chose a different song entitled "Laissez-moi le temps", but decided to use the alternative "À chaque pas" instead of the original decision.

On the night of the final, Cerreda performed 4th in the running order, following Norway and preceding Serbia and Montenegro. At the close of the voting he received 40 points, placing 15th of 24.

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