Feuding Royals

Dan mentioned that Francis I started the construction of Chambord. When he died, his son Henry II inherited it. Henry's mistress, Diane de Poiters, and his wife, Catherine de Medici, both preferred Chateau Chenonceau (the one we visited the day before which Dan jokingly said I purchased). Because Henry loved Diane more, he gave the castle to her. But Catherine ultimately got her way after Henry's death. She kicked Diane out and took over the digs.Read more