The House of Armagnac was a prominent noble family in France during the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. It originated in the region of Gascony and played a significant role in the political landscape of the time, particularly during the Hundred Years' War. The family was known for its rivalry with the House of Burgundy and its support for the French crown. The Armagnacs were influential in various conflicts, including the Armagnac-Burgundian Civil War, which was a struggle for power between the two factions. Their legacy includes contributions to the development of Armagnac brandy, a distinctive spirit produced in the region, which remains popular today.