Cher (river)
| Cher | |
|---|---|
 The Cher | |
| Native name | Le Cher |
| Basin | |
| Progression | Loire→ Atlantic Ocean |
| Main source | Massif Central |
| Source elevation | 762 m (2,500 ft) |
| River mouth |
Loire 47°20′33″N 0°28′49″E / 47.34250°N 0.48028°ECoordinates: 47°20′33″N 0°28′49″E / 47.34250°N 0.48028°E |
| Watershed area | 13,688 km2 (5,285 sq mi) |
| Countries | France |
| Physiognomy | |
| Length | 396 km (246 mi) |
| Avg. discharge | 104 m3/s (3,700 cu ft/s) |
The Cher (Occitan: Char) is a river in central France, left tributary to the river Loire. Its source is in the Creuse département, north-east of Crocq. It joins the river Loire in Villandry, west of Tours.
The river suffered a devastating flood in 1940, which damaged Château de Chenonceau, which spans the river, and other structures along the banks.
Départements and towns along the river:
Main tributaries are, from spring to mouth (L: left / R: right):
- (L) Tardes
- (L) Voueize
- (R) Amaron or Lamaron at Montluçon
- (R) Aumance at Meaulne
- (R) Yèvre at Vierzon, from Le Berry
- (L) Arnon at Vierzon, from the Petite-Marche
- (L) Théols
- (R) Sauldre collecting waters from the Sologne
- (L) Fouzon above Saint-Aignan
It owes its name to the pre-Indo-European root kʰar 'stone'.
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