a province of France, bounded on the north by Maine, on the east by Orleanois, on the south by Berry, and on the west by Anjou and Poitou. It is about 88 miles in length, and 55 in breadth where it is broadest. This country is watered by 17 rivers, besides many brooks, which not only render it delightful, but keep up a communication with the neighbouring provinces. The air is temperate, and the soil is so fruitful that it is called the garden of France. It now forms the department of Indre and Loire, of which Tours is the capital.