Touraine

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(to̵̅o̅ rān′; Fr to̵̅o̅ ren′)

historical region of WC France: chief city, Tours

See Touraine in American Heritage Dictionary 4

A historical region and former province of west-central France. Taken by the English in 1152, it was recaptured by Philip II of France in 1204 and incorporated into the royal domain by Henry III.
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