It lies in the heart of the famous Loire Valley and is often still called Touraine (the historical province).
Capital (préfecture): Tours.
Known for: its many beautiful Loire châteaux (including Chenonceau, Villandry, Amboise, Azay-le-Rideau, and Chinon), medieval towns (such as Loches and Chinon), charming villages (including Candes-Saint-Martin), and excellent wines (Vouvray, Bourgueil, Montlouis, and Touraine).
It is a top destination for tourism, history, Renaissance architecture, gastronomy, and wine tourism.
The department is named after the Indre and Loire rivers that flow through it.
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