Peers of France

The Peers of France were members of the French nobility who served as a privileged aristocratic class in the French Parliament and later in the Royal Court. Historically, they held judicial, legislative, and ceremonial roles, symbolizing the monarchy's authority. The Peers were often high-ranking noble families, and their duties included advising the king and participating in important state functions. Over time, their influence declined, especially after the abolition of the monarchy during the French Revolution, but their historical significance remains as representatives of an aristocratic tradition tied to France's monarchy.