INTRODUCTION 46 14TH CENT. CASTLES the amenities of a noble mansion. The plan of this castle (Fig. 37, from M. Viollet-le-Duc's Dictionnaire), together with the sketches (Figs. 35, 36), will explain the arrangements and defences of this splendid building, which has within recent years been admirably restored by M. Viollet-le-Duc. FIG. 36. Chateau de Pierrefonds. West Side. The entrance gateway, provided with drawbridge, etc., is covered by an enormous round tower forming part of the donjon or keep. This is 110 longer a simple tower or redoubt, as at Coucy, but contains an exten- sive suite of apartments forming the residence of the lord and his family. The entrance is by a handsome perron, or open staircase, and the rooms are all decorated with painting and carved work. Along the west and north sides of the courtyard there is a series of splendid reception rooms, hall of justice, etc., and on the east side the chapel and a small courtyard
