Despite its scale, the chateau has a homely feel in its rooms, which are impressive but not imposing. The oldest part dates to the 12th century, the newest to the 17th century.
The magnificent stone staircase.  
The Salle des Gardes, or guards' room, dates back to the 14th century.
 

On entering you are met with the extraordinary stone staircase that winds up to the top of the chateau (above left).

On the ground floor is the main living room with comfortable sofas around the fireplace, satellite TV, DVD, and wireless internet. In one corner is a book-lined study and on the walls, 18th century Provencal stucco.

Beyond this are the kitchen and dining room. The kitchen is equipped with everything you would need: large American fridge-freezer, dishwasher, wide cooker, and all the tableware for feeding a castleful.

Upstairs you come to the oldest part of the building, the Salle des Gardes (the guards' room), which dates back to the 1300s when the chateau defended itself against frequent conquerors and invaders. There is even a little chapel for when things weren't going well. The Salle des Gardes is now a sitting room with fireplace (above) and a dining area with glass ceiling and chandeliers (right).

  
 
The upstairs living room with piano and big games table. Ground floor living room.
 
  One floor up is another large living room with a big fireplace, sofas, a piano, and a large games table (there are also board games).
 
 
Well-equipped kitchen with small dining table.  
Dining room next to kitchen seats 14.