Quettehou Église
The Église St-Vigor in Quettehou where King Edward III elevated numerous followers to knighthood shortly after landing in France in 1346.
Quettehou Église Plaque
Stone plaque in the church of St-Vigor in Quettehou commemorating the knighthood of the named individuals by Edward III including his son, the Prince Noir, or Black Prince.
Somme Crossing
The location of Edward III’s crossing of the Somme River at Petit Pont, then known as Blanché taque.
Crécy Cross of Bohême
An ancient medieval cross stands upon a modern plinth marking the alleged location of the death of blind King John of Bohemia. King John rode against the English in the Battle of Crécy, 1346.
Crécy Observation Tower
The modern observation tower occupies the spot where English King Edward III climbed a windmill to observe the Battle of Crécy in 1346.
Crécy Battlefield
The hill up which French knights charged against the withering fire of English longbow men. The observation tower on the summit occupies the location of King Edward III’s observation windmill. The slight ridgeline on the left probably offered the Black Prince’s troops some flank protection.
The Burghers of Calais
The famous statue by Auguste Rodin presents the starving leaders of besieged Calais offering themselves to King Edward III in return for the safe passage of the town’s citizens.
Somme Crossing at Béthencourt
The Somme River near the village of Béthencourt where it is probably that Henry IV finally managed to outmaneuver French forces in 1415 before the Battle of Agincourt.
Agincourt English Positions
The plowed field at Agincourt where the English formed their first position during the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 looks much the same today as it did 596 years ago. The soil retains its slippery, gooey texture that hampered French efforts at the time.
Agincourt Memorials
These roadside memorials are behind the English positions at Agincourt.
Azincourt Centre Historique Médiéval
The entrance to the Azincourt Museum is shaped to simulate arrow drawn English longbows, such as those which devastated French forces during the Battle of Agincourt, 1415.
Rouen Place le Bucher
The Place le Bucher in Rouen where Jeanne d’Arc was burned at the stake.
Jargeau Jeanne d’Arc
Statue of Jeanne d’Arc in Jargeau, commemorating her victory here over English forces in 1429.
Domrémy Jeanne d’Arc Birthplace
This modest house in Domrémy was the birthplace of Jeanne d’Arc in 1412.
Crotoy Jeanne d’Arc
The Jeanne d’Arc statue in Crotoy where she was held after her capture by English forces. Eventually she was moved to Rouen where she was executed. The statue is unusual in that it depicts her as a small girl without the customary military clothing.
Compiègne Jeanne d’Arc
In the center of Compiègne is this statue of Jeanne d’Arc. She was captured outside the city walls when a detachment of French soldiers that she was leading encountered a much large Burgundian force. During their retreat, the city gates were closed before she could re-enter.
Beaurevoir Tour Jeanne d’Arc
The tower near Beaurevoir where Jeanne d’Arc was allegedly held captive by John of Luxemburg before her sale to the English.
Orléans Jeanne d’Arc
The equestrian statue of Jeanne d’Arc in the Place Martri in Orléans. The liberated the city from an English siege, scoring her first military victory.
Poitier Battlefield
The stream that formed a portion of the battlefield at Poitiers where the Black Prince defeated and captured the French King John II in 1356.
Chavigny
The walls and dwellings of the medieval village of Chavigny stand on a hilltop.