Centre is one of the 26 regions of France, located towards the northwest of the country. Its capital is Orléans. The main feature of Centre is the Loire Valley. It includes the rich, fertile valleys of the Loire River and its tributaries: Cher, Indre, Eure, etc. It is in Centre that are located the famous châteaux of the Loire Valley, which attract many tourists to the region. It has been proposed to rename the region Val de Loire (i.e. "Valley of the Loire"), which would give more character to the name of the region.