Joué-lès-Tours, Administrative commune in Centre-Val de Loire, France
Joué-lès-Tours is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department, situated on the southwestern edge of the Tours metropolitan area. The town contains residential neighborhoods and provides essential services for daily life.
The settlement traces its name back to the early medieval period with origins in the name Gaudiacus from late antiquity. This long naming tradition reflects continuous habitation of the area since ancient times.
The town centers its community life around education and family services, with schools and colleges serving as gathering places throughout the area. These institutions shape how residents spend their days and connect neighborhoods together.
The town is easy to reach from neighboring towns Ballan-Miré and Chambray-lès-Tours located nearby. Medical services are readily available throughout the area for residents and visitors.
The town hall gained local attention in 2010 when authorities added a statement about secularism to its facade. This addition reflects how the community expresses its values publicly.
Location: canton of Joué-lès-Tours-Nord
Location: canton of Joué-lès-Tours-Sud
Location: Indre-et-Loire
Location: arrondissement of Tours
Elevation above the sea: 85 m
Shares border with: Artannes-sur-Indre, Ballan-Miré, Chambray-lès-Tours, Monts, La Riche, Tours, Veigné
Phone: +33247397000
Email: joue.contact@jouelestours.fr
Website: http://jouelestours.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.35056,0.66167
Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:58
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