Cère
For the town in France, see Cère, Landes.
| Cère | |
|---|---|
 Cère gorge near Lamativie, where it forms the Corrèze/Lot border, showing hydroelectric barrage. | |
| Country | France |
| Basin | |
| Main source | Massif Central |
| River mouth |
Dordogne River 44°54′33″N 1°48′45″E / 44.90917°N 1.81250°ECoordinates: 44°54′33″N 1°48′45″E / 44.90917°N 1.81250°E |
| Progression | Dordogne→ Atlantic Ocean |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 120 km (75 mi) |
The Cère is a 120 km (75 mi) long river in south-western France, left tributary of the Dordogne River. Its source is in the south-western Massif Central, near the mountain Plomb du Cantal. It flows generally west through the following départements and towns:
- Cantal: Vic-sur-Cère, Arpajon-sur-Cère (near Aurillac)
- Corrèze
- Lot: Bretenoux
The Cère flows into the Dordogne River near Bretenoux.
References
The Cère gorge close to Laroquebrou
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