The entrance to Poilvache was profoundly modified in the 19th century: moving an arcade door, widening the entrance corridor, … but also well before, due to the seams and various devices still visible.
Old polyorcetic trick, the entrance is located to the left of the castle to force the « attacker » to present himself with the shield on the « wrong » side.
The castle is built overhanging, on the exposed limestone rock.
The typical castle layout is adapted here: no entrance gate, …
Poilvache 