Flag of Charente-Maritime, France The Flag of Charente-Maritime, a department located in west-central France, is a banner of French colors, consisting of white (or argent) field with three blue (or azure) fleurs-de-lis arranged in the center. These heraldic symbols represent the historical connection between the region and the French monarchy. Despite not being an official departmental flag, it is commonly used by local authorities, associations, and institutions to symbolize the identity of Charente-Maritime. The flag’s specific ratio and construction rules are not officially defined, but a common practice is to use a 2:3 proportion for the banner.