Cher

Cher is an administrative division in central France marked by forests, gentle hills, and open fields. The landscape shifts between farmland and small towns that line the riverbanks and main roads.

The area was created in 1790 during the reorganization of France after the Revolution and named after the river flowing through it. Since then, it has remained a fixed administrative division within the Centre-Val de Loire region.

The Saint-Etienne Cathedral in Bourges, the department's capital, represents medieval architecture and stands as a UNESCO World Heritage monument.

Larger towns such as Bourges, Vierzon, and Saint-Amand-Montrond serve as good starting points for exploring the area. Smaller roads connect the many villages and pass through farming zones.

The name derives directly from the river that flows through the entire territory, crossing it from east to west. This geographic feature still shapes how towns are oriented and structured along its course.

Location: Centre-Val de Loire

Inception: March 4, 1790

Capital city: Bourges

Reference: 18

Shares border with: Loir-et-Cher, Loiret, Nièvre, Allier, Creuse, Indre, Yonne

Website: https://departement18.fr

GPS coordinates: 47.08111,2.44444

Latest update: December 12, 2025 23:03