Binche, Medieval city in Wallonia, Belgium
The municipality extends over 60 square kilometers and includes eight districts, featuring ancient fortifications from the 12th century with 27 defensive towers.
Mary of Hungary, regent of the Netherlands, transformed the medieval castle into a grand palace in 1545 under architect Jacques du Broeucq's supervision.
The three-day carnival features performers wearing traditional Gilles costumes in Belgian national colors while performing ritualistic dances through the streets.
The Binche railway station serves as the terminus for passenger services on line 108, connecting the city to major transportation networks.
During the carnival celebration, dancers in orange-filled wicker baskets and ostrich-feather headdresses distribute citrus fruits to spectators following specific traditions.
Location: Arrondissement of La Louvière
Capital city: Binche
Part of: Emergency zone Hainaut Center, Zone de police Binche/Anderlues/Lermes
Shares border with: La Louvière, Morlanwelz, Anderlues, Lobbes, Merbes-le-Château, Estinnes, Mons
Phone: +3264230511
Email: info@binche.be
Website: https://binche.be
GPS coordinates: 50.41030,4.16516
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:30
Lifts on the old Canal du Centre
8.4 km
Canal du Centre
8.5 km
Domaine de Mariemont
8.3 km
Bois-du-Luc
6.8 km
Pont-canal du Sart
9.5 km
Musée de Mariemont
8 km
Saint-Ursmer Collegiate Church
10.1 km
Lobbes Abbey
9.8 km
Solre-sur-Sambre Castle
11.2 km
Louve
7.6 km
Stade du Tivoli
8 km
Point d'eau
7.4 km
Town Hall of Binche
47 m
Château de Beaulieu
8.2 km
City walls of Binche
210 m
Église collégiale Saint-Ursmer
142 m
Triage-Lavoir de Péronnes
2 km
Église de Saint-Vaast
4.7 km
International Carnival and Mask Museum
106 m
Belfry of Binche
53 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Cambron
4.6 km
Réserve naturelle de l'entité du Roeulx
9.8 km
Église Notre-Dame-à-la-Croix de Croix-lez-Rouveroy
8.5 km
Mariemont, the Castle of Charles of Lorraine
7.7 km
Former Augustinian college
122 m
Église Saint-Cyriaque de Vieux-Reng
12.1 km
Lobbes Bridge
10.2 km
Necropolis of Heuleu
10.2 kmReviews
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