Siege of Montpellier

The siege of Montpellier was a siege of the Huguenot city of Montpellier by the Catholic forces of Louis XIII of France, from August to October 1622. It was part of the Huguenot rebellions.

Siege of Montpellier
Part of the Huguenot rebellions

Military map of the siege of Montpellier, 1622
Date31 August – October 1622
Location43.6119°N 3.8772°E / 43.6119; 3.8772
Result Stalemate
Belligerents
 Kingdom of France French Huguenot forces
Commanders and leaders
Louis XIII Henri, Duke of Rohan
Etienne d'Americ
Strength
10,000 (initially), 20,000 (end) 4,000 (relief army)
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