La Roche Corail
A cave fortress commanding the river Charante. The large opening is formed by breaking away a doorway and windows; the doorway communicated with a wooden balcony leading to other chambers in the rock.
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The First Hall. La Roche Corail
Windows and slots for discharging missiles and for spearing those attempting to attack the garrison in its stronghold.