How did people survive winter nights without heating in castles?

French knights embody, at the heart of the Middle Ages, the very ideal of chivalry, founded on honor, bravery, and loyalty. Trained from childhood in the art of war, they perfectly master the heavy charge, a symbol of French military power. Their equipment, often more complete and sophisticated, reflects a deeply rooted martial tradition. Unlike the English, who were more focused on the longbow and warfare at a distance, French knights favored direct confrontation. They saw combat as a personal