The Siege of Bourges and the Peace…

The Siege of Bourges and the Peace of 1412: A Temporary Halt in the Armagnac-Burgundian War

In 1412, the Armagnac-Burgundian Civil War saw John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy, aggressively pursuing the princes of Orléans and their allies to Bourges, the stronghold of the Armagnac faction. At the same time, Charles of Orléans and Bernard VII of Armagnac were laying siege to the city. However, the arrival of the royal army in front of Bourges on June 11, 1412, forced both factions to seek a truce.

After weeks of negotiations, a peace treaty was signed at Bourges on July 15, 1412, which was later confirmed at Auxerre on August 22, 1412.

I. The Siege of Bourges and the Stalemate

• John the Fearless pursued the Orléanists and Armagnacs to Bourges, aiming to decisively crush their faction.
• Meanwhile, Charles of Orléans and Bernard VII of Armagnac were besieging the city, attempting to secure control of the Loire region.
• The arrival of the royal army on June 11, 1412, forced both sides to halt their offensives and negotiate a settlement.