1622 in France

Events from the year 1622 in France.

Incumbents

April 16 - Huguenot rebellions: Blockade of La Rochelle ends in royal victory.
May - Huguenot rebellions: siege of Royan - The Huguenot city of Royan is taken by royal forces after a 6-day siege.
June 11 - Huguenot rebellions: siege of Nègrepelisse - The Huguenot city of Nègrepelisse is taken by royal forces after a short siege by royal forces; the entire population is subsequently massacred and the city burned to the ground.
July 22 - Huguenot rebellions: siege of Montpellier begins.
October 18 - Treaty of Montpellier signed, ending the siege of Montpellier and the first of the Huguenot rebellions.
October 27 - Huguenot rebellions: The inconclusive Naval battle of Saint-Martin-de-Ré is fought between the Huguenot fleet of La Rochelle, commanded by Jean Guiton, and a royal fleet under the command of Charles, Duke of Guise.
Compagnie Ordinaire de la Mer established by Cardinal Richelieu.
Musketeers of the Guard established.
"Rosicrucianism furor" breaks out in Paris.