Battle of Beaugency (1429)

Battle of Beaugency
Part of the Hundred Years' War

  • An aerial view of Beaugency as it stands today.
  • English defenders retreated into the tower on the right.
Date16–17 June 1429
Location
Beaugency, France
Result French victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of France Kingdom of England
Commanders and leaders
 John Talbot

The Battle of Beaugency took place on 16 and 17 June 1429. It was one of Joan of Arc's battles. Shortly after relieving the siege at Orléans, French forces recaptured the neighboring district along the Loire river.

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