Cher (/ ʃɛər / SHAIR; French: [ʃɛʁ] ⓘ; Berrichon: Char) is a department in central France, part of the Centre-Val de Loire region. Named after the river Cher, its prefecture is Bourges.

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...

Le Cher (/ʃɛʁ/ 2) est un département français de la région Centre-Val de Loire qui tient son nom de la rivière Cher. L' Insee et La Poste lui attribuent le code 18. Sa préfecture est Bourges et les sous-préfectures sont Vierzon et Saint-Amand-Montrond.

Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Cher department of Loire Valley. See also our Cher travel guide. The pretty village of Sancerre is best known for the famous wines of the same name produced nearby - and to be samlped in the village! See guide. For more information see the Cher guide.

The Cher (/ ʃɛər / SHAIR, French: [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).

Sep 15, 2017 · The department of the Cher is one of the largest in France. It lies at the true heart of the country, an appropriate location for a region which combines the best of France, history and architecture, natural beauty and fine food and wine.

Right in the heart of the Berry region, the Cher offers visitors elegant castles, palaces and monuments along the historic Jacques-Coeur Trail, as well as the town of Bourges with its famous cathedral.

The department of the Cher is part of the Centre Region of France. It is said to lie at the true heart of the country, it is here you will find several towns and villages competing for the exact centre, it is renowned for its natural unspoilt beauty, fine food and good wine.

Cher is a hidden gem in France that perfectly combines natural beauty, historic landmarks, and culinary delights. The department is dotted with picturesque villages, each with its own character and charm.

Below you will find the localization of Cher on the map of France, and the satellite map of Cher. Inhabitants of Cher were 314 428 in the 1999 census and 314 675 in the 2006 census. Area of departement of Cher is 7 234,99 km ². Population density of Cher is 43,49 inhabitants per km².