The French flag dates back to the French Revolution of 1789. Red, white and blue rosettes were worn by the national guard right from the start of the revolution.
White was the colour of the monarchy, while blue and red were the colours of the city of Paris.
And so the tricolour rosette became an emblem of revolutionary patriotism. Red, white and blue were adopted by the French people and were soon to be seen on standards and flags.
The law of 27 Pluviôse year II of the revolutionary calendar (15 February 1794) made the tricolour the national flag.
The flag was designed by the painter David on the orders of the National Convention.
White was the colour of the monarchy, while blue and red were the colours of the city of Paris.
And so the tricolour rosette became an emblem of revolutionary patriotism. Red, white and blue were adopted by the French people and were soon to be seen on standards and flags.
The law of 27 Pluviôse year II of the revolutionary calendar (15 February 1794) made the tricolour the national flag.
The flag was designed by the painter David on the orders of the National Convention.
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