History and meaning of the colours of the French Tricolour, the national emblem of the French Republic which was designed during the French Revolution
Month: August 2018
La Marseillaise – France’s national anthem
Rouget de Lisle composed La Marseillaise, France’s official anthem in 1792 and originally called it “Chant de Guerre pour l’Armée du Rhin à Strasbourg”
Coq Gaulois, a French symbol
Coq Gaulois, the French rooster, an animal known for its pugnacity, courage and passion, is the uncontested symbol of France throughout the world
European Heritage Days in France
European Heritage Days, a cultural event that brings together 50 European states, and always takes place in France on the 3rd weekend of September