It was formed on 1 September 2004 from the merger of two Roman Catholic Scouting organizations: the Guides de France (founded in 1923) and the Scouts de France (SdF, founded 25 July 1920).

The National Centre of the association is at Chateau de Jambville which is 50 km southwest of Paris.

[2] Programme Sections: The Scout motto is Toujours Prêt, Always Prepared in French.

It was designed by Father Jacques Sévin SJ, co-founder of the Fédération des Scouts de France.

The round orange background recalls the rope circle, which symbolizes the strength of the Movement.