Maëlle Hamon elected Miss Pays de la Loire 2026

Maëlle Hamon, a 23-year-old resident of Nantes, has been crowned Miss Pays de la Loire 2026. The election took place on Thursday, September 10, at the Champilambart in Vallet, attended by over 500 people.

Hamon received her title from predecessor Lola Winter and Miss France 2026, Hinaupoko Devèze. A school educator currently preparing for teaching certification, Hamon has demonstrated significant perseverance in beauty pageants. Her previous titles include Miss Loire-Atlantique 2022 and second runner-up for Miss Pays de la Loire in 2025.

With this regional victory, she will represent the Pays de la Loire region in the Miss France 2027 competition, scheduled for December.