[2] King Edward III of England was attempting to cross the River Somme and encountered the blocking force under Fay.
A French cavalry force attempted to push back the longbowmen, but were in turn attacked by English knights.
French casualties were reported as over half of their force, while English losses were light.
[3] Du Fay was appointed Baille of Sens in 1347 and Seneschal of Beaucaore in 1348.
Du Fay married firstly Agathe, daughter of Guy D'Albon and Marguerite d'Oingt, they had the following known issue: He married secondly Marie, daughter of Jean III de Choiseul and Alix de Grancey, they had the following known issue: