“Vote for 7”: Thaïs Gaillard’s boyfriend had a t-shirt printed especially for the event. Stéphanie Claude
Her mother, her father, her sister Capucine, 12 years old, her brother Maël, 8 years old, were able to come and join her on stage to congratulate her, kiss her and take some souvenir photos. Just like her boyfriend, Luigi, who even had a t-shirt printed with his name passing number, 7. “It’s an exceptional adventure”, savors this tall young girl of 1.78 m, her bun wearing Miss’ tiara Her bouquet in her arms, she tries to tame the opening of her latest outfit, a very, very white sheath. split…
The new Miss Périgord 2026 surrounded by her parents… Stéphanie Claude
… and with his brother, Maël, and his sister, Capucine. Stéphanie Claude
The last passage of the evening for Thaïs Gaillard, a few moments before his coronation. Stéphane Klein/SO
A resident of Thenon, Thaïs Gaillard is a final year student at the Saint-Joseph high school in Périgueux. After her baccalaureate in hospitality professions, she wishes to continue her studies in BTS communication at the start of the 2026 school year with the dream of working in fashion, “perhaps in marketing”. She also admits that she hopes that her year with the Miss scarf will help her make valuable contacts for the future.
Déjà Miss 15-17
This gala was not really a first for the young Thenonaise. She was elected queen of the canton of Saint-Cyprien, in 2024, and second runner-up in New Aquitaine in the Miss 15-17 competition, in 2023.
First appearance in vahiné outfit, this edition having the theme Tahiti. Stéphane Klein/SO
Votes from the public at Espace Étincelle, but also by SMS for the first time this year, and the jury also voted for Suzon Demaret, from Périgueux, as first runner-up, and Amanda Dupuy, from Château-l’Évêque, as second runner-up. 14 candidates were in the running.
The 14 candidates in wedding dresses during their last visit. Stéphane Klein/SO
The seven finalists chosen by the public and the jury. Stéphane Klein/SO
Suzon Demaret, Amanda Dupuy and Thaïs Gaillard in swimwear. Stéphane Klein/SO
The different choreographed passages, in vahiné outfit (Tahitian theme obliges), in an evening dress, in a swimsuit and finally as a bride, raised the temperature in a packed room. “There are between 600 and 700 people,” says Olivier Préaux, on the microphone all evening. He has been organizing this election with his wife, Betty, for sixteen years.
Many supporters had planned signs to support “their” miss, including those close to Thaïs Gaillard. Stéphane Klein/SO
Thaïs Gaillard applauded by her first runner-up Suzon Demaret when the result was announced. Stéphane Klein/SO
Betty Préaux has been organizing the Miss Périgord election for sixteen years, with her husband Olivier who hosted the evening. Stéphane Klein/SO
Thaïs Gaillard and Suzon Demaret (right) will represent the Dordogne for the election of Miss Aquitaine. Stéphane Klein/SO
