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Cher (/ ʃ ɛər / SHAIR; French: ⓘ; 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 . In 2019, it had a population of 302,306.
As of 2018, only the 54 kilometres (34 mi) section between Larçay (southeast of Tours) and Noyers-sur-Cher is navigable for small boats (maximum draft 80 cm). It has 14 locks. [2] At Noyers-sur-Cher, it is connected with the Canal de Berry, of which only the westernmost 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) section until Selles-sur-Cher is navigable. [3]
Cher (/ ʃ ɛər / SHAIR; born Cheryl Sarkisian; [a] May 20, 1946) is an American singer, actress and television personality. Dubbed the "Goddess of Pop", she is known for her androgynous contralto voice, multifaceted career and bold visual presentation, while cultivating a screen persona that mirrors her public image by often portraying strong-willed, independent and outspoken women.
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The following is a list of the 286 communes of the Cher department of France. ... Charenton-du-Cher: 18053 18140 Charentonnay: ... Dampierre-en-Crot: 18085 18310 ...
The Cher river was the border that divided the city into two, the south of the city being in the "Free" French zone whilst the north was in the German-occupied area. In July 1944, a massive Allied bombardment destroyed a large portion of the city. From the late 18th century until the middle of the twentieth century, the town became industrialised.
Loir-et-Cher (/ ˌ l w ɑː r eɪ ˈ ʃ ɛ ə r /, French: [lwaʁ e ʃɛʁ] ⓘ) is a department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. Its name is originated from two rivers which cross it, the Loir in its northern part and the Cher in its southern part. Its prefecture is Blois. The INSEE and La Poste gave it the number 41. It had a ...