Historical flag (Oriflamme) associated with Charlemagne, an important leader from medieval Europe.
This article is about the flags of France that are used today. It does not include the old flags from when France had colonies around the world. You can find those in a different article called French colonial flags.
The list includes flags used by France, its overseas areas, special groups, and territories far away from France. These flags are important symbols for each place.
This section lists flags used by France and its territories. These flags represent different parts of the country and its areas around the world. The French Society of Vexillology keeps an official list of these flags to make sure they are used correctly. This group works under the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.
An interchangeable lighter version of the national flag of the French Fifth Republic from 1976. This version was abandoned by President Emmanuel Macron in July 2021 in favor of the version with darker shades.
This section lists the civil ensign flags used by France. These are special versions of flags used by regular people and businesses on ships. The French Society of Vexillology keeps an official list of all flags used in France. This group started in 1985 and works under the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.
The French Society of Vexillology is the group that decides which flags can be flown in France. It keeps the only official list of flags for the country. This group started in 1985 and works under the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.
France has many flags used by its regions and territories. These flags represent different parts of the country and show their unique identities. The French Society of Vexillology keeps an official list of all these flags to make sure they are used correctly. This group works under the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, helping to preserve the history and meaning behind each flag.
Many cultural groups identify themselves mainly by their language and use traditional flags from their regions of origin. These special flags are not included in this list.
Flag of Dauphin Charles (future Charles VII) upon his entry (adventus) into Bourges on 14 March 1419. According to Anselme d'Ysalguier (from Toulouse) eyewitness.
Proposal by Hervé, Baron Pinoteau for the flag of a restored Kingdom of France under legitimist Bourbon branch.
Associations
In France, there is a group called the French Society of Vexillology. This group is in charge of keeping track of all the flags used in France. They started in 1985 and work under the guidance of the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. They are the only ones who have an official list of flags for the whole country.
A peaceful war cemetery in Sigolsheim, France, honoring those who served in wartime.A presidential fanion representing Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, a former president of France.Flag of the Tahoeraa Huiraatira political party in French PolynesiaAn artistic depiction of a historical banner called an Oriflamme, associated with medieval European rulers.An ancient red banner called an Oriflamme, used by leaders in medieval times as a symbol of power and royalty.A flag featuring the Phrygian cap, a historical symbol representing liberty and human rights.Emblem of the French Society of Sea Works, a historical organization from the late 1800s to early 1900s.Historical flag of the French East India Company from 1756.Official flag or emblem representing President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing.A green and yellow flag featuring sunflowers, representing the political party Europe Écologie Les Verts.Colorful nautical flags (burgees) representing a sailing club in France.
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