Descartes, Administrative commune in Indre-et-Loire department, France
Located on the banks of the Creuse River, Descartes extends over 38 square kilometers at the intersection of Centre-Val de Loire and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions.
The settlement changed its name from La Haye-en-Touraine to La Haye-Descartes in 1802, and finally to Descartes in 1967 to honor philosopher René Descartes.
The town maintains the Descartes Museum within the philosopher's birthplace, preserving collections related to his contributions to mathematics and philosophy.
The municipality offers educational facilities from kindergarten through secondary level, including Roger Jahan College and Louis Lefé Primary School.
The local paper industry shaped the economic development of this town, which stands at the border between the departments of Indre-et-Loire and Vienne.
Location: Indre-et-Loire
Location: arrondissement of Loches
Elevation above the sea: 85 m
Shares border with: Abilly, La Celle-Saint-Avant, Civray-sur-Esves, Cussay, Marcé-sur-Esves, Neuilly-le-Brignon, Buxeuil, Les Ormes, Port-de-Piles
Phone: +33247914200
Email: mairie@ville-descartes.fr
Website: https://ville-descartes.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.97361,0.69778
Latest update: June 10, 2025 05:03
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