Before the French Revolution, the symbol of the Kingdom of France was the fleur-de-lis. In the 20th century, the French Republic adopted a coat of arms that appears ... Read more!
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The Gallic Rooster: le coq gaulois
The Gallic rooster is a symbol of France and personifies the early inhabitants of France, the Gauls. France identified herself to the cockerel for its courage, determination and virility ... Read more!
Marianne and the French Republic
The United States have Uncle Sam, the UK John Bull, Australia Boxing Kangaroo and France, the attractive Marianne. Present everywhere in the country, Marianne and the French Republic ... Read more!
National Symbols of the French Fifth Republic
Since its foundation in 1958, the French Fifth Republic has played a crucial role in how France is governed. It's like the foundation of their political system. But ... Read more!
The National Motto of France: Symbol of the Republic
According to Article 2 of the French Constitution dating from the 28th of September 1958, the national motto of France is ‘Liberty, Equality, Fraternity’. Now one of the ... Read more!
The National Flag of France: What You Should Know!
What does the French flag look like? For many people, this is an easy question. According to Article 2 of the French Constitution dating from the 28th of ... Read more!
La Marseillaise, National Anthem of France
The French National Anthem is known as La Marseillaise and was composed during the events of the French Revolution in the town of Strasbourg. La Marseillaise: about the ... Read more!
10 Things you should know about the French President
The Fifth Republic gives the French President extensive executive powers in France. The Chief of the state is popularly elected to a five-year term and holds the highest ... Read more!
What you need to know about Bastille Day in France
What makes Bastille Day so unique to the French? Mainly because this is the French national holiday! The celebration takes place on the 14th of July each year. ... Read more!
