The blue line indicates the situation in the 7th–8th century; the red line marks the situation during the 20th century; the black line is the current French-Belgian border. A growing, re-introduced …

The king of France wanted to definitively conquer Flanders, and started the Franco-Flemish War (1297–1305). Increasingly powerful in the 12th century, the territory's autonomous urban …

When you hear “Flanders”, what comes to mind? Its lion? Its windmills? Its celebrations? All these Flemish symbols give Flanders its reputation and legend. Tempted by a little overview of these …

This list includes flags that either have been in use or are currently used by France, French Overseas Collectivites, the Sui Generis Collectivity and the French Overseas Territory.

Nov 13, 2016 · The French Flandre (singular) or Flandres (plural) is part of the bigger, historical region of Flanders, which is now mainly located in Belgium with the status of Region. The …

The Battle of the Golden Spurs was a confrontation between French and Flemish forces during the Franco-Flemish War. The war began in 1297 after King Philip IV of France tried to tighten …

May 13, 2023 · While Flanders' officially recognised flag shows a lion with red claws and a red tongue, many other frequently-used flags depict a fully black lion. Where do the different …

The current flag of the Flemish Community resembles the old flag of the county of Flanders (shown here). Very similar also is the flag of the département du Nord in France, to which …

Feb 1, 2024 · Yes, there is a Flemish flag. The flag of Flanders is called the Vlaamse Leeuw (“Flemish Lion”) or leeuwenvlag (“Lion flag”) and it represents the Flemish Community and …

The flag of Flanders, called the Vlaamse Leeuw ("Flemish Lion") or leeuwenvlag ("Lion flag"), is the flag of the Flemish Community and Flemish Region in Belgium. The flag was officially …