National symbols of France
National symbols of France are emblems of the French Republic and French people, and they are the cornerstone of the nation's republican tradition.
Bleuet de France, 2013 version
Bust of Marianne
The Fifth Republic is France's current republican system of government. It was established on 4 October 1958 by Charles de Gaulle under the Constitution of the Fifth Republic.
Charles de Gaulle (1890–1970) Served 1959–1969
Alain Poher (1909–1996) Served 1969, 1974 (as interim)
Georges Pompidou (1911–1974) Served 1969–1974
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing (1926–2020) Served 1974–1981