Paris is not only the French capital, but also the personification of romance among couples. Paris is one of the oldest cities in Europe, the mentions of which are dated 212 BC. e. But it was during the reign of King Philip Krivoy (Philip II Augustus) from the Capetian dynasty that Paris turned into a flourishing city with fortifications and the world-famous fortress - the Louvre.
The history of Paris
In the XI century, Paris became the secular, political, cultural, scientific, and educational center of Europe. This city is located on the Seine River and it was here that fashion trends were formed that set and set a fashionable tone for all countries of Europe and even the world.
Paris flag history
Paris has its own flag, which arose thanks to the French Revolution (June 1789 - November 1799). Camille Demoulin called for general mobilization, having previously attached to his own hat a green leaf, which he lifted from the ground in the gardens of the Royal Palace. But the green color was soon replaced by blue and red. The dislike of green is explained by the extremely unpopular in France Charles X (Count of Artois), whose generic color was green. After the Bastille was taken, the blue and red cockades became the color scheme of the municipal guard.
What does the flag of Paris look like? As mentioned above, it has an ideal square shape made in blue and red. The blue half of the canvas is completely equal to red. Blue color symbolizes truth and loyalty, and red color symbolizes courage and strength. The flag of Paris was no longer changing.
The history of the coat of arms of Paris
There is not only the flag of Paris, but also the coat of arms. In 1358 it was approved by Charles V. On it you can see the ship, which is the symbol of the island of Cité on the Seine, located in the city center. This is on the one hand, and on the other this ship is a symbol of free trade and trade relations. The golden lilies depicted at the top of the coat of arms are an ancient emblem of the Capetian dynasty.
Many may wonder: “What does Paris have to do with the sea?” It was through Paris that two trade routes passed - from east to west and from north to south. Across the river Seine lay the path to the Atlantic, and the crossing was controlled by a specially created guild of boaters. The existence of this guild brought the lion's share of revenue to the treasury of Paris.
As for the first mention of the emblem of the city, they date back to 1190. It was at this time that King Philip Augustus was designing the future city. But after the French Revolution, all titles of nobles, emblems and emblems were canceled (Decree of 06/20/1790). The municipality of the city, which began to function after the revolution, complied with all the orders and instructions of the government. Thus, the flag of Paris was also abolished.
The coat of arms of Paris was restored by Emperor Napoleon I (Decree of 01.29.1811). Louis XVIII (Count de Lille), who came to power after the death of Napoleon I, finally approved the flag and coat of arms of Paris.
View of the coat of arms of Paris
At the moment, the coat of arms of Paris is a heraldic shield - a ship sways in waves on a red canvas. Lilies were not just a symbol of the ruling French Capetian dynasty. They became a symbol of the power of the monarchs of France. Now the lily can be seen on all the attributes of royalty. The golden crown, made in the image of the city wall, is one of the key elements in heraldic symbolism. The emblem depicts a wreath of laurel and oak, where laurel is a symbol of glory, and oak is a virtue. The Military Cross and the Legion of Honor are attached to the tape.
The motto, which is written on the coat of arms, is translated from the Latin language as "Swims, but does not sink" (Fluctuat nec mergitur). This inscription appeared in the 16th century, but was officially approved on November 24, 1836 by Baron Osman and the Prefect of Seine.