Presidential standard of France

[1][2] Although almost universally called a standard, such flags when used in France are banners of arms, as they comprise the shield.

The presidential standard is flown at the Élysée Palace, La Lanterne and Fort de Brégançon even when the president is not present.

When Philippe Pétain was chief of state of Vichy France, the presidential standard was adorned with the Order of the Francisque.

Charles de Gaulle used a cross of Lorraine on the presidential standard as a symbolism of Free France.

The presidential standard is also flown from aircraft and water vessels.