County of Touraine: Map & History
Touraine is one of the traditional provinces of France.
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Touraine is one of the traditional provinces of France. Its capital was Tours. During the political reorganisation of French territory in 1790 amid the French Revolution, Touraine formed the bulk of the Indre-et-Loire department as well as parts of the new departments of Loir-et-Cher, Indre and Vienne.
County of Touraine in Depth
History
Touraine takes its name from a Celtic tribe called the Turones, who inhabited the region about two thousand years ago.
In 1044, the control of Touraine was given to the Angevins, who (as the House of Plantagenet) became kings of England in 1154, the castle of Chinon being their greatest stronghold. In 1205, Philip II Augustus of France regained Touraine. At this time, Touraine was made into a royal duchy. In 1429, Saint Joan of Arc had a historic meeting with the future King of France Charles VII at Chinon. Throughout the late 15th and 16th centuries, Touraine was a favorite residence of French kings, and the dark and gloomy castles were converted to Renaissance châteaux; for this reason the region was titled "The Garden of France".
Geography
Traversed by the river Loire and its tributaries the Cher, the Indre and the Vienne, Touraine makes up a part of the western Paris Basin. It is well known for its viticulture. The TGV high-speed train system, which connects Tours with Paris (200 kilometers away) in just over an hour, has made Touraine a place of residence for people who work in the French capital but seek a different quality of life.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Touraine (CC BY-SA 4.0).
County of Touraine: Key Facts
| Founded | 1584 |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 1790 |
Facts from Wikidata Q605051 (CC0).
County of Touraine Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which County of Touraine appears, with the other states of the time.
County of Touraine Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 10,300 km² in 1403 CE.
County of Touraine: Frequently Asked Questions
When did County of Touraine exist?
County of Touraine is dated to 1206 CE – 1491 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of County of Touraine?
The capital of County of Touraine was Tours.
How large was County of Touraine at its peak?
At its peak in 1403 AD County of Touraine covered about 10,300 km².
How did the map of County of Touraine change over time?
County of Touraine appears on 2 dated world maps in the atlas, from 1300 CE to 1400 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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