The fortress walls of Binche (French: remparts de Binche or enceinte de Binche) are an impressive historical monument that surrounds the center of Binche. This medieval wall, built between the …

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Viviane

March 6, 2024

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The city walls of Binche, a jewel of medieval military architecture, have been preserved in their entirety. The first wall already existed in the 12th century and stretched from the current Grand Place to the middle of the rue Notre Dame. The prosperity of the city led to a continuous increase in population, which made an extension of the walls necessary in the 13th century. The walls will be more than 2 kilometers long, supported by 30 towers and cover an area of 22 hectares.

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Jeroen Tiggelman

July 24, 2022

Cycling

Beautiful medieval city walls, almost all around the ancient city center of Binche.

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1. Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre) – The Sambre at Solre-sur-Sambre loop from Binche

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02:58

240m

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2. Bridge on the RAVeL – Abbey of Bonne-Espérance loop from Mont-Sainte-Geneviève

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02:03

180m

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3. RAVeL Belgium – Bridge on the RAVeL loop from Binche

31.3km

01:51

160m

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Elevation 80 m

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Location: Binche, Thuin, Hainaut, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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Binche City Walls

1. Towpath along the Sambre (Towpath along the River Sambre) – The Sambre at Solre-sur-Sambre loop from Binche

2. Bridge on the RAVeL – Abbey of Bonne-Espérance loop from Mont-Sainte-Geneviève

3. RAVeL Belgium – Bridge on the RAVeL loop from Binche

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