Crécy

Crécy is a toponym in France that can refer to several places and to a historic battle connected with the Hundred Years' War.

Crécy-en-Ponthieu is a commune in the Somme department in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. The commune is best known for its historical association with the Battle of Crécy, which took place nearby in 1346.

Crécy-la-Chapelle is a separate commune in the Seine-et-Marne department, in the Île-de-France region, located to the east of Paris.

Battle of Crécy (1346) is the major historical event linked to the name. Fought on August 26, 1346, during the Hundred Years' War, it occurred near Crécy-en-Ponthieu. The English army, led by King Edward III and featuring the Black Prince, defeated a larger French force commanded by King Philip VI. The battle is noted for the decisive effectiveness of English longbowmen and for demonstrating the value of disciplined infantry and terrain in medieval warfare. Its outcome helped establish English military credibility in the early phase of the war and influenced subsequent campaigns in northern France.

In addition to the well-known battle, the name Crécy appears in the broader toponymy of northern France, sometimes in reference to places with historical ties to medieval events or local geography.