» Touraine may also refer to Alain Touraine, French sociologist. The Touraine's a former province of France. Its capital was Tours. During the political reorganization of French territory in 1790, the Touraine was divided between the départements of Indre-et-Loire, Loir-et-Cher and Indre. Geography Traversed by the Loire and its tributaries the Cher, the Indre and the Vienne, the Touraine makes up a part of the Paris Basin. It's well-known for its viticulture. The TGV, which connects Tours… (More on Touraine)