The great dynasties and families that shaped the history of France.
Robertians / Direct Capetians
887–898, 922–923, 987–1328
Carolingian dynasty
751–887, 898–922, 936–987
Merovingian dynasty
481–737, 743–751
House of Bonaparte
1804–1814, 1815, 1852–1870
House of Orléans
1715–1723, 1830–1848
House of Bourbon
1589–1792, 1814–1815, 1815–1830
House of Valois
1328–1589
