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Candes-Saint-Martin () is a commune in the
Indre-et-Loire
Indre-et-Loire () is a department in west-central France named after the Indre River and Loire River. In 2019, it had a population of 610,079.department, central
The name ''Candes'' is thought to derive from a Gallic word for ''confluence'', and is found in several other similarly sited towns in the region; the termination ''Saint-Martin'' was formally added in 1949, although it had been in common usage for many years.
Evidence of Gallo-Roman occupation was found in 19th century excavations, particularly in the grounds of the Bishop's Palace which crowns the hill.
The village takes its name - and its main claim to fame- from the magnificent church which has succeeded the 4th century monastery where St Martin, Bishop of Tours and 'Apostle to the Gauls', died in 397.
France
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. It overlooks the confluence of the Vienne and Loire rivers from a steep hill on the left bank of the Loire, and marks the boundary between the modern departments of Indre-et-Loire to the east, and Maine-et-Loire to the west. It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France
(, ) is an independent association created in 1982 for the promotion of the tourist appeal of small rural villages with a rich cultural heritage. As of 2024, it numbers 176 member villages (independent Communes of France, ''communes'' or part ...
(The Most Beautiful Villages of France) Association.
Name
The name ''Candes'' is thought to derive from a Gallic word for ''confluence'', and is found in several other similarly sited towns in the region; the termination ''Saint-Martin'' was formally added in 1949, although it had been in common usage for many years.
Evidence of Gallo-Roman occupation was found in 19th century excavations, particularly in the grounds of the Bishop's Palace which crowns the hill.
The village takes its name - and its main claim to fame- from the magnificent church which has succeeded the 4th century monastery where St Martin, Bishop of Tours and 'Apostle to the Gauls', died in 397.
Population
See also
*Communes of the Indre-et-Loire department
The following is a list of the 272 communes of the Indre-et-Loire department of France.
The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2025):
References
Communes of Indre-et-Loire Plus Beaux Villages de France {{IndreLoire-geo-stub