chenonceau chateau is also part of francois' family domain.s can learn about generations of romantic romps and revenge, political betrs, la parties, and the power struggles rampant in this opulent world. ty n wander quietly, breathing in the glorious renaissance setting. the dynamics of progress and the desire to excel were epidemic. eventually, the renaissance spre le ne throughout western europe and england. a 30-minute train ride from london will land you at a favorite retreat of king henry viii. hampton court palace has stood on the north bank of the river thames for more than 500 years, and it's housed famous figures, incling eli mars. cardinal thomas wolsey of york began building the tudor palace in 1514, and by the 1520s, he had "gifted" it to an insistent henry viii, but wolsey was indicted for treason anyway. during his time here, henry managed to find time to remodel. he replaced part of the elaborate great hall, and it's said his tudor kitchen could serve 1,000 meals a day. the wolsey room holds some of europe's finest renaissance p