Royal Genealogies
Discover the lineage of France's dynastys (Merovingians, Carolingians, Capetians...)
Welcome to History of France
Explore the great eras that shaped the destiny of France. From Prehistory to contemporary regimes, browse detailed timelines, royal family trees and the lives of French monarchs and presidents.
The Kings of France
Learn more about the Kings of France across the ages
Browse the Great Eras
1. Prehistory
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3. Middle Ages
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Prehistory
From the Paleolithic with Homo erectus and the biface to the Bronze Age.
Antiquity
From the first Celtic tribes to the Roman conquest and the development of Gaul.
Middle Ages
The rise of the Frankish kingdom under the Merovingians, Carolingians, Capetians and Valois.
Renaissance
From Francis I to Henry IV, the Italian Wars and the flowering of arts and châteaux.
Grand Siècle
The height of absolute monarchy under Louis XIII and the Sun King's reign at Versailles.
Enlightenment
The intellectual ferment of the 18th century leading to the French Revolution.
19th Century
An age of upheaval, from the First Empire to republics and revolutions.
20th Century
The two world wars, reconstruction and the creation of the Fifth Republic.
Games & Quizzes
Test your historical knowledge with our quizzes and interactive games.