CHER

Distance in km : 54 km

Number of locks : 14

Dimensions (L x W) : 34 m x 5 m

Draught : 0,80 m

Clearance : 4 m

From Noyers-sur-Cher to Larçay

The Cher, which is undergoing development, is only navigable by sections. Formerly, it connected the city of Tours to Nevers, via the Berry canal. One of its beautiful needle weirs has just been classified; others have been or will be replaced. If the river does at last become navigable from Tours to Saint Aignan, it will be assured of a bright tourist future, with the sumptuous reach of the Chateau de Chenonceau as a bonus...