France National Flag - Official Tricolore Design and Symbolism #2124146 (License: Personal Use)

The French national flag, known as the Tricolore, consists of three vertical bands of royal blue (hoist side), white (center), and scarlet red (fly side), each occupying one-third of the flag’s width. It was officially adopted in 1794 and symbolizes the core values of the French Republic: liberty, equality, and fraternity. The design evolved from revolutionary cockades and has remained unchanged since 1830, despite political regime shifts.

This image is commonly used on government websites, educational resources, travel guides, international event pages, and news articles covering France. Users seek it for identification, historical context, or visual representation of French nationality and culture.