Eurovision Song Contest 1959
The Eurovision Song Contest 1959 was the fourth edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Cannes, France, following the country's victory at the 1958 contest with the song "Dors, mon amour" by André Claveau. It was the first time France hosted the event. The contest was held at Palais des Festivals et des Congrès on Wednesday 11 March 1959, and was hosted by Jacqueline Joubert. It was the first Eurovision Song Contest held in a coastal town and in the Mediterranean Basin.