Binic, former commune in Côtes-d'Armor, France
Binic is a coastal town in Brittany featuring an active harbor and several beaches along the waterfront. The town has a large jetty over 350 meters long, 18th-century granite buildings, and varied beaches such as Plage de la Banche and Plage du Moulin that serve different needs for swimmers and families.
Binic grew from a medieval village into one of France's major fishing ports, known for long voyages to Newfoundland where crews called Terre-Neuvas worked. The harbor quays, especially Quai Jean Bart, display 18th-century granite and schist buildings that testify to past prosperity from fishing and trade.
Binic shows its Breton identity through granite houses, narrow streets, and markets held twice a week along the quays, a tradition spanning centuries. The port remains the heart of daily life, where fishermen and visitors mix naturally and the tide's rhythm shapes the pace of the town.
The town is easily accessible by car with ample parking, especially at Plage du Moulin which has toilets and showers. The GR 34 coastal path and marked cycling routes allow easy exploration along the shore and inland, while the gentle beach slope and shaded areas make it suitable for families.
The town was once home to the Terre-Neuvas, sailors who embarked on dangerous week-long journeys to North American coasts, a legacy still visible in the old harbor buildings today. This remarkable maritime tradition deeply shaped the place's culture and architecture.
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