Île-de-France: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Île-de-France

History of the flag

The Ile de France flag is based on the coat of arms of the Kingdom of France, a reminder that the region belonged to the former domain of the kings of France.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The fleurs-de-lys represent the purity and authority of the kings of France.

  • Royal blue embodies royalty and nobility.