France was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1973 with the song "Sans toi", composed by Paul Koulak, with lyrics by Anne Grégory, and performed by Martine Clemenceau.

The French participating broadcaster, Office de Radiodiffusion Télévision Française (ORTF), selected its entry through a national final.

Office de Radiodiffusion Télévision Française (ORTF) held the national final on 6 March 1973 at the Buttes-Chaumont TV studios in Paris.

Six songs took part with the winner chosen by three juries made up of "experts", press and members of the public.

[1] On the night of the final Clemenceau performed 16th in the running order, following the United Kingdom and preceding Israel.