Battle of Blavet

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An important Huguenot rebellion against the pro-Catholic King of France Louis XIII had taken place a few years before, in 1621–1622, ending in stalemate and in the sealing of the Treaty of Montpellier.

[1] Not a single condition is said to have been respected, as Toiras was reinforcing the fortification of Fort Louis, instead of dismantling it, right under the walls of the Huguenot stronghold of La Rochelle, and as a strong fleet was being prepared in Blavet for the eventuality of a siege of the city.

[12] Soubise captured the fleet by surprise, and became master of the city, including taking possession of La Vierge, the largest known warship of the period:[13] it weighed 500 tons, had 80 bronze cannons, and cost 200,000 crowns to build.

[16] These events led to a strong reaction from the King, who set up a counter-attack in September 1625, leading to the Capture of Île de Ré, and with Soubise fleeing to England.

The continued construction of Fort Louis under the walls of La Rochelle was a cause of tension.