The cities that had been taken with so much difficulty had again fallen into their hands, and Paris itself was menaced.
The princes of Germany wrote, begging him to make peace; and although the terms fell far short of what the Huguenots hoped and desired, the concessions were large and, could they have depended upon the good faith of the court, their lives would have at least been tolerable.

A complete amnesty was granted, and a royal command issued that the Protestants were to be exposed to neither insults nor recriminations, and were to be at liberty to profess their faith openly.
Freedom of worship was, however, restricted within very small proportions.

The nobles of high rank were permitted to name a place, belonging to them, where religious services could be performed.

As long as they or their families were present, these services could be attended by all persons in their jurisdiction.
Other nobles were allowed to have services, but only for their families and friends, not exceeding twelve in number.

Twenty-four towns were named, two in each of the principal provinces, in which Protestant services were allowed; the privilege being extended to all the towns of which the Huguenots had possession, at the signature of the truce.
All property, honours, and offices were restored, and judicial decisions against their holders annulled.