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Before you go
Your trip to Binche.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Binche – Hainaut Destination Mons and Tournai about 20 km from Mons
How to get there
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Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) Charleroi · 25 km
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Gare de Binche 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Binche station is next to the center, with direct trains from Brussels taking around one hour, and connections at La Louvière. From Mons it’s about 20 km by road. Brussels-Charleroi Airport is roughly 25 km away, and Brussels Airport about 65 km.
How many days
Half a day covers the Grand-Place, the carnival museum and the walk along the walls to the palace ruins. A full day allows you to see everything at a relaxed pace and combine the visit with Mons.
When to go
The museum and the walls can be visited year-round. The town fills up on the days of the Binche Carnival, in February or March; outside that period the center is quiet. Spring and summer usually offer the longest, driest days for walking the walls.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The center is small and everything is within walking distance from the station. A car only helps if you want to combine Binche with other places in Hainaut on the same day.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Binche
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Morning
Carnival museum and Grand-Place
Start at the carnival and mask museum and continue to the Grand-Place, with the town hall and the belfry.
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Afternoon
Walls and palace ruins
Walk through the communal park to the ruins of Mary of Hungary’s palace and follow part of the medieval walls.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Binche?
The ensemble of the main square, the Musée international du Carnaval et du Masque, the medieval walls and the ruins of Mary of Hungary’s palace in the communal park.
How to get from Brussels to Binche?
The direct train takes around one hour. From the station you walk to the center.
Can you visit Binche outside carnival time?
Yes. The carnival museum is open year-round and displays the costumes and masks of Binche and of other carnivals around the world, and the walls and the Grand-Place can be seen at any time.
Is Binche near Mons?
Yes, about 20 km. You can combine the two towns in one day, by car or by train with a connection.