Touraine
:Touraine may also refer to Alain Touraine, French sociologist.
Geography
Traversed by the Loire and its tributaries the Cher, the Indre and the Vienne, the Touraine makes up a part of the Paris Basin. It is well-known for its viticulture. The TGV, which connects Tours with Paris in less than an hour, has made the Touraine a place of residence for people who work in the capital but seek a different quality of life.
Related Topics:
Loire - Cher - Indre - Vienne - Paris - Basin - Viticulture - TGV
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