The gites (blue) are just a few steps away from the main entrance to the castle (purple). The castle grounds and surrounding moat (now grassy) are open all day and make a great adventure play area for children.
The medieval war machines demonstration area is to the top right of this plan, more or less where it is marked "feuille".

The courtyard pool is located between the gites. Each gite has an independent private garden. Le Tilleul and its garden are to the top in this map of the village. Le Figuier and its garden are below. Both houses are accessed from the lane on the right of the plot.

Within the castle walls are a museum of life in the Middle Ages, a creperie serving drinks, snacks and ice-creams and range of small art and craft shops. There is an "auberge" restaurant within easy walking distance - just off the map, a little further along the road at the top heading off to the right.

Approach to Le Figuier. Parking space for Le Figuier behind new gates, or on driveway at rear of house. Private garden in foreground. Le Tilleul is just beyond Le Figuier.

Castle view from entrance door to Le Figuier.

Looking the other way, back up the lane. Le Tilleul in foreground, Le Figuier just beyond. Parking for Le Tilleul is on wide grass verge opposite front door.

Same view, with shutters closed to keep house cool in summer. Courtyard swimming pool is located between the gites, with stone wall and fence covered with flowering wisteria for complete privacy.

Le Figuier, with swimming pool behind wall / climbing plant in foreground, garden to far side of house.

View of Le Figuier from lane. Main access is through nearest door which opens into sunny courtyard area.

Full view of pool, 8m x 4m with steps across full width at far end. Le Tilleul is on the left, Le Figuier on the right. The village lane is behind the wall/hedge. Note that this courtyard is a common area shared between the two gites.

French doors open from Le Tilleul onto courtyard pool area. Visible is the summer pool covering which can be reeled and unreeled in two minutes.

Part of sunbathing area: parasol, 2 teak sunloungers with cushions, 2 small tables and 4 chairs are available for guests use.
Pool towels are include in the weekly rental charge.

Access from Le Figuier to pool area from the kitchen.
The upper window is in the attic studio bedroom.