The Four Sons of Aymon

The Four Sons of Aymon (French: [Les] Quatre fils Aymon, is a medieval tale centring around the four sons of Duke Aymon: the knight Renaud de Montauban, his brothers Guichard, Allard and Richardet, their magical horse Bayard, and their adventures and revolt against Emperor Charlemagne. It is sometimes also referred to as Renaud de Montauban, after its main character. The story became popular throughout Europe, and echoes of the story are still found today in certain folklore traditions.