On July 22 or 23, 1242, the French army, led by Louis I, arrays itself before the city of Saintes.

Henry III of England realizes that his ally the Count of La Marche, Hugh de Lusignan, does not have as much support as he may have earlier claimed and withdraws to Bordeaux.

It is uncertain if there were is any armed conflict associated with the siege.

Recognizing that he is in a hopeless position, Hugh surrenderzto Louis on July 24, ending the Saintonge War.