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The fleur-de-lis, also spelled fleur-de-lys (plural fleurs-de-lis or fleurs-de-lys), [pron 1] is a common heraldic charge in the shape of a Iris pseudacorus (in French, fleur and lis mean 'flower' and 'iris' respectively). Most notably, the fleur-de-lis is depicted on the traditional coat of arms of France that was used from the High Middle ...
While France does not have an official national flower, the fleur-de-lis, which was a symbol of the royal family, as well as the cornflower (blue), marguerite (white), and red poppy, which together represent the tri-colored national flag, are also generally treated as French national flowers.
The national symbols of the French Fifth Republic are: [1] The French flag. The national anthem: "La Marseillaise". The national personification: Marianne. The national motto: Liberté, égalité, fraternité (Liberty, equality, fraternity) The national day: Bastille Day (celebrated on 14 July) The Gallic rooster.
Orders, decorations, and medals of France (5 C, 12 P) Pages in category "National symbols of France" The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total.
French heraldry. French heraldry is the use of heraldic symbols in France. Although it had a considerable history, existing from the 12th century, such formality has largely died out in France, as far as regulated personal heraldry is concerned. Civic heraldry on the other hand remains a visible part of daily life.
Iris florentina has also been treated as the correct name for the true species also known as Iris albicans Lange. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions almost worldwide and is a rhizomatous perennial from southern Europe, mainly Italy (including the city of Florence) and France.
Genevieve (French: Sainte Geneviève; Latin: Genovefa; [2] also called Genovefa[3] and Genofeva;[4] c. 419/422 AD – 502/512 AD) was a consecrated virgin, and is the patron saint of Paris in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions. Her feast day is on 3 January.
Coat of arms of France. The coat of arms of France is an unofficial emblem of the French Republic. It depicts a lictor 's fasces upon branches of laurel and oak, as well as a ribbon bearing the national motto of Liberté, égalité, fraternité. The full achievement includes the star and grand collar of the Legion of Honour.