The source is Mérinchal and the mouth is Loire.
Navigation on the Cher starts at Montrichard-Val-de-Cher and ends at Larçay.
The Cher is 365.00 kilometres long (226.80 miles) with a total of 34.00 kilometres of navigable waterway.
There is a total of 15 locks, with an average of 1 lock every 2.27 kilometres (1.41 miles).
The highest point on the Cher is 714.00 metres (2342′ 6″ ft) above sea level and the lowest point is at 38.00 metres (124′ 8″ ft) above sea level.
From Montrichard-Val-de-Cher to Larçay
The water draft is 1.20 metres (3′ 11″ ft) and the air draft is 2.60 metres (8′ 6″ ft).
Montrichard-Val-de-Cher to Larçay
There are "Becquey" lock types.
Lock length 35.00 metres (114′ 10″ ft)
Lock width 5.20 metres (17′ 1″ ft)
At present there are no longer any barges or self-drive boat rentals available to cruise on the River Cher.
Important towns and villages along the River Cher
Mérinchal
This is the source of the River Cher.
Évaux‑les‑Bains
Spa town with Roman origins.
Montluçon
The largest city on the upper Cher; medieval history and château.
Saint‑Amand‑Montrond
Historic town with stone medieval streets and the nearby Château d’Ainay‑le‑Vieil.
Meillant
The Château de Meillant (near the river).
Noirlac
Home to the Cistercian Abbaye de Noirlac.
Vierzon
Major town where the Cher marked the WWII demarcation line.
Noyers‑sur‑Cher
Gateway to the canalised Cher.
Saint‑Aignan
Picturesque town crowned by a château; near Beauval Zoo.
Montrichard
Medieval keep, charming riverfront.
Chenonceaux
World‑famous Château de Chenonceau, built on arches and spanning the Cher (UNESCO listed).
Bléré
Historic market town on the Cher.
Azay‑sur‑Cher
Pretty riverside village.
Larçay
Where the Cher enters the Loire’s floodplain.
Tours
Villandry — Confluence of the rivers Cher and Loire; visit the château and gardens.
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