Battles & Campaigns · 1429
Battle of Meung-sur-Loire
Meung-sur-Loire, Loiret, France
What happened
The French bypassed the walled town and castle and attacked the bridge defences head-on. They captured the bridge in one day and left a garrison there.
Why it matters
Taking the bridge made it harder for the English to move south of the Loire. It was the third of five French actions in the Loire Campaign.
What came next
The French took Beaugency days later and won at Patay on 18 June.
Did you know?
Joan of Arc visited Meung-sur-Loire in 1429.
Timeline
- 8 May 1429Siege of Orléans lifted.
- 11–12 Jun 1429Battle of Jargeau.
- 15 Jun 1429Battle of Meung-sur-Loire.
- 16–17 Jun 1429Battle of Beaugency.
- 18 Jun 1429Battle of Patay.