The fleet of Saint-Blancard wintered in Chios until 17 February 1538.Garnier, p.149 It was decided that three ships would go to Constantinople, while the rest of the fleet returned to France. In Constantinople, they were received by the French ambassador Charles de Marillac.Garnier, p.150 Hayreddin Barbarossa provided for the expenses, and the French galleys finally left on 11 April 1538 to return to Nice through Monastir.Garnier, p.151-153
