Siege of Orléans
1429 CE · France
The Siege of Orléans was fought in 1429 CE in France between Kingdom of France vs the Kingdom of England; French victory; the siege was lifted nine days after Joan's arrival and the war turned in France's favour.
Siege of Orléans: quick facts
- Date
- 1429 CE
- Location
- France
- Belligerents
- Kingdom of France vs the Kingdom of England
- Commanders
- Joan of Arc and Jean de Dunois vs the Earl of Suffolk
- Result
- French victory; the siege was lifted nine days after Joan's arrival and the war turned in France's favour.
- Era
- 🏰 Medieval Europe
- Quiz difficulty
- medium
What happened at the Siege of Orléans?
Joan of Arc, a seventeen-year-old peasant girl claiming divine guidance, inspired the demoralized French army to break the English siege of Orléans in just nine days. Her arrival transformed French morale and led to a series of victories that turned the Hundred Years' War decisively in France's favor. The relief of Orléans paved the way for the coronation of Charles VII at Reims and began the process that would expel the English from France.
Did you know?
Joan of Arc was wounded by a crossbow bolt through the shoulder during the assault on Orleans but pulled the arrow out herself and returned to lead the attack.
Sources and further reading
- Siege of Orléans on Wikipedia for the full account, historiography and primary sources.
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Entry last reviewed 26 September 2026.