ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Armorial of France

Okay kiddo, do you know what a coat of arms is? It's like a really fancy picture that a family or a country can use to show who they are. The Armorial of France is a special coat of arms that represents France.

Just like how you have different toys and clothes that show things you like and tell people about you, the Armorial of France has certain symbols and colors that tell people about France. For example, the Armorial of France has a shield with three flowers called "fleurs-de-lis" on it. This is because the fleurs-de-lis are a really important symbol for France.

The Armorial of France has been used for a really long time, even before you were born! It's been used for hundreds of years to show that France is a strong and important country. People still use it today to show respect for France and its history.

So that's the Armorial of France! It's like a big, fancy picture that tells people about France and what's important to the country.