Property for sale in Cher

Cher takes its name from the river that flows through it, its capital, Bourges, combining an exceptional Gothic cathedral with some of the best-tended streets and gardens in France. Good road links keep the department connected to the Loire Valley and beyond. Shaped by wine and architectural history, Cher is home to Sancerre, overlooking the Loire and known across France for its wine, and to the village of Apremont-sur-Allier, celebrated for its gardens and listed among the most beautiful in the country. Away from the best-known sites, buyers will find the Sancerre hills in the north and the gentler Berry countryside further south, along with the medieval hilltop tower at Sagonne. Cher is also known for offering better value than the busier Loire Valley departments further north. A temperate climate brings warm summers and mild winters. Property ranges from a vineyard property near Sancerre, a stone farmhouse in the Berry countryside or a townhouse in historic Bourges, Cher offers affordability. With wine, architecture and good value, it is a department well worth considering. On the local market, houses in Cher average €1,111/m².