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The Cher ( French pronunciation: [ʃɛʁ] ⓘ; Occitan: Char) is a river in central France, a left tributary of the Loire. It is 365.1 km (226.9 mi) long, [1] and its basin area is 13,718 km 2 (5,297 sq mi). Its source is in the Creuse department, north-east of Crocq. It joins the river Loire at Villandry, west of Tours .
Cher River, river in central France, a tributary of the Loire River. It rises in the northwest of the Massif Central and flows north across the Combrailles Plateau through the towns of Montluçon and Saint-Amand-Montrond.
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The Cher is a river in central France. It is a left tributary of the Loire River. It flows through several regions of France. The Cher and Loir-et-Cher departments are named after this river.
Cher, river, c.200 mi (320 km) long, rising in the Massif Central [1] and flowing generally NW across central France to join the Loire below Tours. The Berry Canal parallels part of the river.
South of Paris and between Burgundy and the Loire Valley, the Cher department is best known for having one of the most famous cathedrals in France at Bourges - although wine lovers might prefer to head for the vineyards of Sancerre to sample the local wines...
Dec 13, 2023 · Embark on an enchanting French river cruise through the Loire Valley on the Cher River. Explore majestic castles, vineyards, and captivating landscapes.
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Feb 23, 2024 · The Château de Chenonceau, towering above the River Cher, is an emblematic monument of the Loire Valley. Its medieval origins, but especially its Renaissance architecture , have earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
