Population (2009) 3,904 Area 6.5 km² | Canton Montbazon Time zone CET (UTC+1) | |
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Montbazon is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France. It is located on the river Indre between the towns of Veigné, Monts and Sorigny. The town is about 12 km from Tours.
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Map of 37250 Montbazon, France
History
In 991, friars of Cormery complained to the king that Fulk Nerra, lord of Anjou, was building a fortress in their land of Montbazon (he became lord of Montbazon in 997 although he was 17 years old).
From 994, the lofty fortress dominated a strategic point on the Indre river.
Economy
Montbazon has a small industrial park. It groups together small and medium-sized businesses.
Education
There are four schools in the town:
Transportation
There are two buses lines (G and H) which cross the town. Four bus stops are located at:
Media
The town launched an online radio station in 2010. (the link is now dead as of 2014)