Communes of the Indre-et-Loire department facts for kids

Map showing the location of Indre-et-Loire in France.

Welcome to the list of towns and villages, called communes, in the Indre-et-Loire area of France. This area is known as a département, which is like a county or a region in other countries. Indre-et-Loire has 277 of these communes.

Some of these communes are part of a special group called a Community of Agglomeration. For example, Tours and its nearby towns form "Tours Plus," which was created in 2000 to work together on things like public transport and economic development.

What is a Commune?

A commune is the smallest way France divides its land. Think of it like a local town or village area. Each commune has its own mayor and local government. They manage local services like schools, roads, and parks. France has thousands of communes, from tiny villages to big cities.

What is a Département?

A département is a larger area than a commune. It's like a province or a county. France has 96 of these main départements. Each département has a main city, called a "préfecture," where its government is located. Indre-et-Loire is one of these départements.

Indre-et-Loire: A Glimpse

The Indre-et-Loire département is located in the central-western part of France. Its main city is Tours. This area is famous for its beautiful châteaux (castles) and the Loire River. Many of these communes are small, charming places with a lot of history.

List of Communes in Indre-et-Loire

Below is a list of all 277 communes in the Indre-et-Loire département. Each commune has a special number called an INSEE code, which is like an ID number. They also have a postal code for mail delivery. Some communes are part of the "Tours Plus" group, marked with ^(CAT).

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Comunas de Indre y Loira para niños