Treaty of Beaulieu

The Treaty of Beaulieu, signed in 1576, was a peace agreement that temporarily ended one of the French Wars of Religion. These conflicts, spanning from 1562 to 1598, were primarily between Roman Catholics and Protestants (Huguenots) in France.1

The treaty granted Huguenots freedom of worship, offering a brief respite in the ongoing religious strife. However, this peace was fragile and ultimately short-lived, as religious tensions continued to fuel further conflict in France. The wars eventually concluded with the Edict of Nantes in 1598, which guaranteed religious toleration for Huguenots.12