Peace of Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Timeline

1. 1570Saint-Germain-en-Laye · Île-de-FranceThough defeated at the Battle of Montcontour the Huguenots survived; Catherine de' Medici and Huguenot leaders negotiated core terms on religious freedom, fortified cities, and a royal marriage.
2. 1570Saint-Germain-en-Laye · Île-de-FranceThe treaty was formally signed; the Huguenots gained the right to fortify four cities including La Rochelle and Montauban, guarantees of religious freedom, and the marriage contract of Margaret and Henry of Navarre was confirmed, bringing the Third French War of Religion to an end.