Places in Medieval France

Agincourt is a village of northern France, the site of a famous victory, on the 25th of October 1415, of Henry V. of England over the French. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.

Amboise owes its celebrity to the imposing chateau which overlooks the Loire from the rocky eminence above the town. A concise article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.

Anjou is the old name of a French territory, the political origin of which is traced to the ancient Gallic state of the Andes. A six-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.

Aquitaine is the name of an ancient province in France, the extent of which has varied considerably from time to time. A two-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.

More than 20 pages provide a little background and an image of each structure. Provided by Vic Freund.

Helpful overview of the complex dynastic history of the three provinces and their relationship to the French crown, by François Veldes at his Heraldica site.

Friendly overview of the fascinating people and events associated with Ranton, France, from the Le Cha^teau de Ranton website.

A bit of history and some photographs of the famed landmark from the Paris Pages.