Marianne, a national emblem of the French Republic, is, by extension, a personification of Liberty and Reason. It represents France, as a State, and its values (as opposed to the "Gallic rooster" representing France as a nation and its history, land and culture). She is displayed in many places in France and holds a place of honour in town halls and law courts. She symbolises the "Triumph of the Republic", a bronze sculpture overlooking the Place de la Nation in Paris. Her profile stands out on… (More on Marianne)