Poetry Contest 2025,
3rd Edition
The Poetry Contest is an invitation to celebrate cultural diversity through words.
Submit your poems and make your voice heard!
An international edition!
La 3ème édition du Concours de Poésie, organisée par Culture Without Border et la Fondation Gabadito, marked a decisive step in its development.
From China to Togo, across Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East, this year the contest brought together schools, associations, and cultural institutions from all around the world!
From French high schools and international schools to the Alliances Françaises of Latin America, as well as host associations and educational partners in so many countries, the contest has succeeded in building a true global network around the French language and poetry.
We are particularly proud of the loyalty of our participating schools in the United States, present since the very first edition, and delighted to welcome new participants from increasingly diverse continents. This diversity perfectly illustrates the mission of the contest: to be a space of francophone expression without borders.
In 2025, the contest also received the support of many prestigious partners, such as Bayard Milan and Lireka, who joined our long-standing partners to offer the winners prizes that celebrate culture and reading. Their support strengthens the ambition of the contest: to promote francophone poetic creation and encourage new generations to express themselves.
Poetry Contest 2025
Winners
Adults Category
-1st Prize-
«Je suis le bois qui se souvient»
by Doriane Andrée Iris OUM and Sophie Noël OUM, Wachtberg, Germany
-2nd Prize-
«De bois, de sang et d’espoir»
by Alexandra POTA, Saint-Denis, Réunion Island, France
-3rd Prize-
«Lafayette, vaisseau de mémoire»
by Manuella AGNRAM, Lomé, Togo
Youth Category
Preschool (Maternelle)
1st Prize – “Bonjour l’Océan” by Ana Paula Sebastiao
The International School of Los Angeles, USA
Teacher: Benoît Smette
2nd Prize – “La Plage” by the Kindergarten Class
The International School of Los Angeles, USA
Teacher: Benoît Smette
1st Grade (CP)
1st Prize – “Voyage au fil de l’o-eau-océan” by Félix Courtemanche, Romie Pommeret et Nico Rother
OFA Lycée, USA
Teacher: Estelle Truche
2nd Prize – “Dans la Classe de CP” by the 1st Grade Class
The International School of Los Angeles, USA
Teacher: Dalila Tair
3rd Prize – “Poésie” by Amina M.
International School of San Antonio, USA
Teacher: El’Natan Lydyah
2nd Grade (CE1)
1st Prize – “L’Hermione” by the 2nd Grade Class
The International School of Los Angeles, USA
Teacher: Michèle Lhuillier
2nd Prize – “Cadavre Exquis” by the 2nd Grade-B
Lycée Claude Gay d’Osorno, Chile
Teacher: Valentina Vila
3rd Prize – “Acrotiche Hermione” by Anthéo Guerrier
OFA Lycée, USA – Teacher: Estelle Truche
3rd Grade (CE2)
1st Prize – “Portraits près de l’Océan” by Julianna Sebastiao
The International School of Los Angeles, USA
Teacher: Véronique Nuta
2nd Prize – “Le Léonardo” by Léo Dubarry
OFA Lycée, USA
Teacher: Ludovic Bertaut
3rd Prize – “L’été” by Adèle
European School of Bergen, Netherlands
Teacher: Céline Bruchhausen
4th Grade (CM1)
1st Prize – “Si j’étais un Papillon” by Keren Ndok Muanda
European School of Bergen, Netherlands
Teacher: Céline Bruchhausen
2nd Prize – “L’Enfer” by Yann Brault Van Dongen
European School of Bergen, Netherlands
Teacher: Céline Bruchhausen
3rd Prize – “L’Hiver” by Arthur Feuillade Marmier
European School of Bergen, Netherlands
Teacher: Céline Bruchhausen
5th Grade (CM2)
1st Prize – “Slam” by Isalys and Malia
OFA Lycée, USA
Teacher: Serge Parrel
2nd Prize – “L’Art du Vol” by Tatiana Occhiuzzo Witteveen
The International School of Los Angeles, USA
Teacher: Audrey Sebastiao
3rd Prize – “Aux Côtés de l’Indépendance” Orlan Caron & Mélina Lobbardi
OFA Lycée, USA
Teacher: Ludovic Bertaut
6th Grade (6ème)
1st Prize – “L’Hermione, Messagère du Vent Libérateur” by Ruihan Feng
Lycée Français de Tananarive, Madagascar
Teacher: Nathalie Metz
2nd Prize – “La Traversée des Idéaux” by Ruihan Feng
Lycée Français de Tananarive, Madagascar
Teacher: Nathalie Metz
3rd Prize – “Les Murs se Souviennent” by Ruihan Feng
Lycée Français de Tananarive, Madagascar
Teacher: Nathalie Metz
7th Grade (5ème)
1st Prize – “L’Or du Coucher” by Paola Gérigny
San Diego French American School, USA
Teacher: Mélody Rouquier
2nd Prize – “Poésie, pourquoi j’écris” by Emmanuel Aubry
Lycée Français de San Francisco, USA
Teacher: Emilie Armataffet
3rd Prize – “Nostalgie d’une Maîtresse” by Matthew Gury
Lycée Français de San Francisco, USA
Teacher: Emilie Armataffet
8th Grade (4ème)
1st Prize – “Les Châteaux de Sable” by Jeanne Saumur
Polyvalente de St-Jérôme, Canada
Teacher: Valérie Perron
2nd Prize – “La Pluie” by Gabriel Célérier
OFA Lycée, USA
Teacher: Justine Lambert
3rd Prize – “L’Hermione, Messagère des Vents” by Mohamed Tahsi
Collège Anatole France, Morocco
Teacher: Dalila Boulaguigue
9th Grade (3ème)
1st Prize – “Les Sœurs” by Aya Chabhar
Collège Thomas Edison, France
Teacher: Gada Mimouna
2nd Prize – “Entre deux moitiés, je reste entière” by María José Cafferata Rodriguez
Lycée Franco-Péruvien, Peru
Teacher: Marie Seret
3rd Prize – “Histoires Entrecroisées” by Anthony Kartochian
Atlanta International School, USA
Teacher: Yanaelle Cornez
10th Grade (Seconde)
1st Prize – “Je t’aime France, mais ton oubli me crucifie” by Clarisse Remy
Lycée Gaston Monnerville, French Guiana
Teacher: Florian Vignal
2nd Prize – “La Poésie” by Anastasie Maeva Danle Njike
École Secondaire Catholique Franco-Cité, Canada
Teacher: Joseph Dorion
3rd Prize – “L’Hermione et la Fayette” by Ilyana Aggoune
École Française de Detroit, USA
Teacher: Aurélie Milanini
11th Grade (Première)
1st Prize – “L’âme” by Claire Delorme
Lycée Saint Marc Nicolas Vermelle, France
Teacher: Anne-Laure Feraudet
2nd Prize – “La Demande en Mariage” by Anas Hassida
Lycée Louis Rascol, France
Teacher: Pierre Blanchard
3rd Prize – “La Page” by Daun Park
Pullman High School, USA
Teacher: Dan Bromley
12th Grade (Terminale)
1st Prize – “Le bal du cerf-volant” by Georges Eter
Collège Notre Dame de Jamhour, Lebanon
Teacher: N/A
2nd Prize – “Lafayette” by Gabriela Barros
Lycée Molière, Brazil
Teacher: Eleonora N. A.
3rd Prize – “Frères de cœurs, sœurs d’âme” by Pierre Fortune Noutohou
Collège Protestant Agomé Kpalimé, Togo
Teacher: Patrick Vitondji
We warmly congratulate all the winners and participants of this 3rd edition. Your words have crossed borders and made the French language resonate around the world !
A huge thank you also to teachers, partners, and sponsors for making this journey possible.
See you next year to continue celebrating poetry and creativity together!