Watch: 34-year-old woman wins Miss France title as age rule changes

A 34-year-old flight attendant from the French Caribbean island of Martinique became the oldest contestant to win the Miss France pageant.

Angelique Angarni-Filopon clinched the crown thanks to a rule change which permitted women over 24 to take part, as well as those who are married or mothers.

"In 2011, a young woman aged 20 finished first runner up in the Miss Martinique competition. Today, it's the same young woman aged 34 who stands before you to again represent Martinique, its diaspora as well as all the women who were once told that it was too late," she said on winning the competition, which was broadcast by TF1.

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Asked who she feels after the crowning, she said: "Feel like I am in a dream, feel like I am on a cloud. I cannot believe it, this is incredible."

"For once I have no words. I am very talkative in life. For once I am speechless. We did it, I did it for Martinique. This is the first crown that Martinique has won. I am so proud," she added.

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Thirty candidates including doctors and dentists took part in the final, parading in swimsuits, regional costumes and ballgowns.

They performed to a host of music genres, including country, 90s, salsa and Mozart.

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