What are the roles and powers of the French National Assembly?

By the Constitution of 1875, the Third Republic of France established a bicameral Parliament consisting of two assemblies: the Senate (le Sénat) and the Chamber of Deputies, known ... Read more!

Read more!

Top 10 things to know about the Élysée Palace in Paris

The Élysée Palace, situated in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, is the official residence of the French President. This powerful symbol of the Republic was built in the ... Read more!

Read more!

Coat of Arms of the French Republic

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!

Read more!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Read more!