Page "Louis X of France" Paragraph 10

The Jews would only be admitted back into France for twelve years, after which the agreement might be terminated ; Jews were to wear an armband at all times ; Jews could only live in those areas where there had been previously been Jewish communities ; Jews were initially to be forbidden from usury.

This was the first time that French Jews had been covered by such a charter, and Louis was careful to justify his decision with reference to the policies of his ancestor Saint Louis IX, the position of Pope Clement V and an argument that the people of France had demanded a return of the Jews.

The result was a much weakened Jewish community that depended directly upon the King for their right of abode and protection.