Peoples & dynasties path: Franks · Burgundians · Visigoths · Merovingians · Carolingians · Vikings · Normans · Capetians
The Middle Ages in France stretch from the end of Roman Gaul to the late 15th century: Frankish kingdoms, feudalism, Capetian growth, the Hundred Years’ War and the rise of a stronger monarchy.
Early Middle Ages
Franks, Merovingians, then Carolingians and Charlemagne’s empire; Viking raids and the birth of Normandy.
Capetians and Valois
From Hugh Capet (987) the Capetians build the royal domain; the Valois face England in the Hundred Years’ War and see Joan of Arc.