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Descartes, Indre-et-Loire


Descartes is a Communes of France|commune in the Indre-et-Loire Departments of France|department in central France.

History

Initially called '''La Haye en Touraine''', the town was the birthplace of the philosopher René Descartes (1596–1650). The town was renamed '''La Haye-Descartes''' in 1802 in his honor, and then renamed again to '''Descartes''' in 1967.

See also


- List of places named after people
- Communes of the Indre-et-Loire department Category:Communes of Indre-et-Loire

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