Agincourt

The Battle of Agincourt actually took place near the village of Azincourt. Here, in 1415,  Henry V, finding his way to Calais blocked by the French,  and with only 6,000 men defeated a French army of some 30,000 men, mainly thanks to the prowess of the British archers. The original battlefield museum in the village features an exhibition space incorporating laser, video, slide shows, audio commentaries, and some interactive elements. The museum building is shaped like one of the many long-bows famously deployed at the battle by King Henry's archers.
The village holds a festival  every other year, commemorating the battle and featuring various stalls and displays.

Nord-Pas-de-Calais Tourism

The Battle of Agincourt actually took place near the village of Azincourt. Here, in 1415,  Henry V, finding his way to Calais blocked by the French,  and with only 6,000 men defeated a French army of some 30,000 men, mainly thanks to the prowess of the British archers. The original battlefield museum in the village features an exhibition space incorporating laser, video, slide shows, audio commentaries, and some interactive elements. The museum building is shaped like one of the many long-bows famously deployed at the battle by King Henry's archers.
The village holds a festival  every other year, commemorating the battle and featuring various stalls and displays.

Nord-Pas-de-Calais Tourism