Binche
Binche's annual February carnival — a three-day event in which costumed Gilles parade through the streets, throw oranges to crowds on the Grand Place, and march to music and fireworks — has been recognised by UNESCO as part of the world's Intangible Cultural Heritage. The town's 14th-century ramparts are the best-preserved in Belgium, and its Belfry and City Hall are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The walkable centre in this Hainaut town carries a real café and restaurant scene.
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- Population32,030
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 14 km8.5 mi
Nearest airports
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Binche: quick answers
Where is Binche?
Binche is in Belgium, about 20 km12 miles in a straight line from Charleroi.
How do you get to Binche?
The nearest airport is Charleroi (CRL), about 38 min away by road. The nearest train station is Binche, about 6 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Binche?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C38°F. The wettest month is December, with about 87 mm3.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Binche?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 20 restaurants, 6 cafés and 14 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.