Battle of Ramillies their disastrous defeat at Blenheim in 1704, the next year brought the French some respite. The Duke of Marlborough had intended the 1705 campaign – an invasion of France through the Moselle valley – to complete the work of Blenheim and persuade King Louis XIV to make peace but the plan had been thwarted by friend and foe alike. The reluctance of his Dutch allies to see their frontiers denuded of troops for another gamble in Germany had denied Marlborough the initiative but of far greater importance was the Margrave of Baden’s pronouncement that he could not join the Duke
Blenheim, Ontario the Blenheim Classics Auto-show. Blenheim is home to two golf courses and Giffin's Maple Syrup Farm. Blenheim also offers a variety of parks and trails including the Talbot Trail place. Other outdoor recreation opportunities can be found in Rondeau Provincial Park, or C.M. Wilson Conservation area. Local restaurants and eateries in Blenheim include Wayne's Pizza and Subs, Franko's 12 Buck Pizza, The Cherry Tree Cafe, Fat Jimmy'z, Homerun Burger, Venus De Milo, Frostbites Ice-cream shop, Jack's Family Restaurant, and Sandy's Family Cafe. Tourist attractions can also found at the nearby village of Erieau. Erieau is a waterfront tourist destination, that