Cère | |
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Cère gorge near Lamativie, where it forms the Corrèze/Lot border, showing hydroelectric barrage.
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Country | France |
Basin features | |
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:
The Cère flows into the Dordogne River near Bretenoux.
The Cère gorge close to Laroquebrou