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!
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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!
Lyon History: The Facts That Shaped a Great French City
Lyon History shows the rich heritage of France’s second-largest city, which has very much influenced the way the city looks today. From the Roman era to the 20th ... Read more!
Bordeaux History: The Epic Story Behind France’s Great Port City
Bordeaux History begins far earlier than the elegant 18th-century façades that define the city today. While much of the UNESCO-listed centre dates from the Age of Enlightenment, the ... Read more!
