Before France was split up into regions, it was split up into provinces. Although France is not technically still divided into these provinces, many older resources still mention them, and many people still refer to parts of the country by these traditional provinces. Below are the provinces of France flags.
Provinces started in the days of the french monarchy, as military governments under the king. After the French Revolution, provincial flags were suppressed. They resurfaced again in the 19th century, especially in Lorraine.
Although regional flags are more common, the traditional provinces of France flags still fly and are widely used. With the country now being split into regions instead of provinces, there is a new interest for local identity, even within the same region. The provincial flags are used in cultural events, for tourism promotion, and the like.
