The Battle of Moncontour took place on October 3, 1569, during the French Wars of Religion. This conflict was fought between the forces of the Catholic League, led by King Charles IX, and the Huguenots, who were French Protestants. The battle occurred near the town of Moncontour in western France and was marked by intense fighting. The Catholic forces achieved a decisive victory, significantly weakening the Huguenot position in the ongoing religious conflict. This battle exemplified the brutal nature of the wars, which were characterized by political and religious strife, and it had lasting effects on the balance of power in France.