The great cellar represents the lower story of the large palace, being situated under the great hall, and partially cut into the rock. It first had a wooden ceiling which was replaced later with the gothic vaults still are in place.

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When the work at the "large palace" began at the end of the 12th century, the first thing to appear was the outline of the cellar, cut into the rock. It may be that there once had been a ditch in this area dating from a precedent period (now interpreted as roman); cutting the cellar cave into the rock created a sort of cross-section of this ditch, still visible today.

 

Being the cellar to the new great hall, this place first was only accessible from the entrance hall; a ramp is still visible on the left side to today’s entrance, once disposing of a staircase. It was meant to store wine, and possibly other beverages and food. From the 14th century on, it also contained hand mills for grinding grain in wartime.

 

In the 15th century today’s entrance and the vaults were created.

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The cellar nowadays disposes of catering facilities. It is used as a tavern for large events, can be rented out for banquets and is used for concerts and other events.