Region
Écartelé : au premier et au quatrième d'azur aux trois fleurs de lys d'or ; au deuxième et au troisième d'argent aux trois lionceaux de gueules.
Picardy is a historical and cultural territory and a former administrative region located in northern France. The first mentions of this province date to the Middle Ages: it gained its first official recognition in the 13th century through the nation of Picardy at the University of Paris and entered French administration in the 14th century.
Picardie is an administrative region of France. Like many European regions, it has its own coat of arms that represents its history, culture, and geographical characteristics.
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