17 May 1853(Previously the same as the national flag) Used in thedarker shade[2]
Design
As above, but with bars in proportion 30:33:37. (SeeFrench ensigns.)
TheFlag of France is called the "Tricolour" (French:le drapeau tricolore). It was adopted 15 February 1794. It isblue,white andred. 1976Valéry Giscard d'Estaing chose the light colors.