Chârost (French pronunciation: [ʃaʁo][3][4][5]) is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.

A farming village situated by the banks of the river Arnon, some 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Bourges at the junction of the N151 with the D16, D88, D18 and D2 roads.

The commune lies on the pilgrimage route known as St. James' Way.