Binic

Binic

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownBinicÉtables-sur-Mer at 2.9 km
Insee code22007Pordic at 3.4 km
Postcode22520Lantic at 4.3 km
Latitude48.6014849Plourhan at 4.6 km
Longitude-2.8249200Saint-Quay-Portrieux at 4.9 km
AltitudeFrom 0 to 86 metersTréméloir at 5.7 km
Surface5.96 km²Trégomeur at 5.8 km
Population3482 inhabitantsLes Rosaires at 6.7 km
Density590 inhabitants/km²Tréveneuc at 7.7 km
National labelsPlérin at 8.4 km
Chief townSaint-Brieuc (at 14.7 km, 18 min)Tréguidel at 8.8 km
DepartmentCôtes-d'ArmorTrémuson at 8.8 km
RegionBrittanySearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Goëlo the South Coast, 15 minutes from Saint-Brieuc, Binic is a seaside resort, labeled "Family Plus" and "Sensation Britain", in the heart of Côtes-d'Armor. City elegance, Binic offered to anyone who can let their greed. "The mole Côtes-d'Armor" enjoys a privileged setting where you can enjoy the many activities related to the seas to the discovery of nature, or simply to relax. With the turning of the seasons, is studded with moments Binic unique beats to the rhythm of events.

Coming to Binic ...

By car: From Paris, then A11 and N12 RN157 from Rennes in 4hrs (450 km) by A13 or by Caen.

By train: SNCF Charner Boulevard Saint-Brieuc and then shuttle bus line # 9.

TGV Paris: 3 hours.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Three sandy beaches:
  • The Banks, the largest, near the heart of Binic pool with sea water and paddling pool (lifeguard in July and August).
  • The outer harbor, surrounded by rocks, along the coastal footpath (supervised swimming in July and August).
  • Body Care, in a wilder setting.
  • Hiking: Binic reveals his surprising complicity with nature ocean mixing the mildness of the Bay of Saint-Brieuc in the symphony of colors in a quiet back country. Guided hikes: Every Friday in July and August at 16h from the Tourist Office, free.
  • Safaris of the sea: The Tourist Office offers rides for all public tours and accompanied by a trained facilitator. Playful discovery of fauna and flora of the foreshore in the afternoon. Exit fee. Meet at the Tourist Office.
  • Heritage and Culture: Guided walks:
  • All year for groups, every Tuesday at 15h from May to September for individuals. Follow in the footsteps of Newfoundland and relive the historic past of the city and the lively port that reigned around the 19th century.
  • Every Friday at 10am from May to September for individuals. Discover the history of narrow streets, houses the secrets of shipowners, the passages in the names or unusual to say the least strange. Paid visit.
  • Contact: Tourist Office Binic: +33 2 96 73 60 12.
  • Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions: Discover the glorious past of Binic, expertise and heritage of Britain in the past. Open from Easter to September 14h30-18h. Closed Tuesdays. Open daily in July and August. Enquiries +33 2 96 73 37 95.
  • Museums and Botanical Garden Vasserot Cueff.
  • Cultural Centre The Foreshore: exhibitions, concerts, theater and cabaret evenings. Enquiries +33 2 96 73 66 55.
  • Library open all year, Quai Jean Bart, tel: +33 2 96 73 63 86.
  • Pool Goëlys: Pool fun 25 m, sauna, spa, steam room, pentagliss, waterslide, picnic area. Rue Pierre de Coubertin. Enquiries: +33 2 96 69 20 10.
  • Petanque - Tennis.
  • For children:
  • Beach Club Mickey, children and adult gymnastics, volleyball, trampoline, slides, quizzes, pool, swimming lessons, swings, slides, trampolines ... swimming lessons swimming pool, water 24 degrees. Children 4 to 14 years. On-site registrations, daily range of the outer harbor 10 to 19.
  • Club Banche beach, competitions, slides, children and adult gymnastics .... Children 4 to 14 years. Registration on site, daily beach Banche.
  • Leisure Centre "The Devils": Open Wednesdays and during school holidays (except Christmas and 15 days in August), children 3 to 12 years. Enquiries +33 2 96 73 76 11.
  • Childcare "Pumpkin Buddies and" Home for children from 2 months to 4 years. Enquiries +33 2 96 69 24 04.
  • A lot of entertainment in July and August.
  • Sailing: beginners and advanced courses on optimists, dinghies, catamarans, windsurfing, kayaks. Adults, teenagers, children over 7 years. Every day during school holidays. Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday from March to November. Enquiries +33 2 96 73 38 45
  • Association Cap Discovery offers year-round sports activities, cultural and fun for all from 7 to 77 years: an introduction to diving, badminton, pottery, paintball. There's something for everyone. Enquiries +33 2 96 69 28 48.
  • Acti trampolines: Fun insured on the 8 trampolines and bungee jumping on the esplanade of the Banche in July and August. Enquiries +33 6 63 44 08 83
  • Donkey Rides: With Jack and Doudou, small from 2 years can enjoy a stroll on the esplanade of the Banche or street Joffre. All weekends in June and September. Every day in July and August (depending on the weather) from 15h to midnight. Tel: +33 6 12 21 49 90.
  • Riding on the esplanade of the Banche in July and August.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Binic
Leisure centresBeach of L'Avant-Port,   Beach of La Banche,   Beach of the Corps de Garde,   Marina of Binic
Natural sitesHeadland of Troupetet

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • In May Festival the marionnet'ic. Become a reference in France in the middle of the puppet, popular among the general public and professionals. Performing arts, street theater, concert for children ... all appointments not to be missed. Information: email: marionetic@tiscali.fr
  • May: Celebrate Cod. Old rigs, Breton dances, bagad, Celtic circles, exhibition, cabaret ... Free admission and cod dish on the spot. Let yourself be carried away by the songs of sailors to heavy voice and melody of bagpipes and bombards. The tall ships from all over Brittany and Cornwall, and their magnificent parades offer a rare show of sailing ships. A great and wonderful cabaret shows take you to the heart of traditional cod fishery. Finally waggle your taste buds with the smell of cod recipes concocted various sauces (brandade, fritters, grilled ...). Enquiries +33 6 83 09 45 34 or corinnecoulibaly@orange.fr
  • July: Junior Goëlo beach. Quite a haul! As every summer, you will attend goëlo beach junior international sporting event unavoidable, the best international players under 19 years of racing on the beach Binic. Contact: +33 2 96 70 75 40.
  • July: Sandball turn. "But what the sandball?", Well, there is a variation of handball, sand, fun version! This sport invented by the champions of the 1995 World Handball attracts many teams on many beaches in the world! 3 days players of all levels will compete on the esplanade of the Banche: Departmental, regional, national and international.
  • In August: Colors of Brittany (regional competition of painting). Heritage in all its forms is the leitmotif of the day, paint and depict the riches of the city so they come alive on the canvas and can be exposed for all to see, is the goal that has set the association which now comprises over fifty stages in Britain from April to October.
  • In August: Festival of bowls. Regional competition of petanque, the Banche esplanade. Enquiries +33 2 96 74 26 73 or +33 6 85 94 21 27.
  • In August: Folk and Blues Festival. It is the rendezvous of musicians travelers, here and elsewhere! French, Australian, English ... The Folk and Blues Festival is an unmissable stop Binic for new talent, and the public. 3 days of fun and discovery "by eye" and in a magical setting! Enquiries +33 6 84 01 05 74.
  • The Animakids: the appointment of children. Free performances every week throughout the summer.
  • Festival Place for Kids ": Tuesdays / 17.30 / outdoor theater / free.
  • Tales and Legends: Wednesday / 17.30 / Hall Foreshore / from 4 years / free.
  • Traditional Puppet Show: Sunday / 17.30 / outdoor theater / free.
  • Treasure Hunt "Little Newfoundland": July and August free.
  • Enquiries +33 2 96 73 60 12.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Nearby activities:
  • Riding Stables and to Pordic-sur-Mer.
  • Golf course 18 holes Lantic.
  • Karting in Plérin.
  • Accrobranche to Morieux (30 min Binic). Acrobatic park in the trees from 3 years.
  • Terrarium Kerdanet to Plouagat (20 min Binic). Guided tours of the world of reptiles and amphibians. Open May 1 to September on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 14h to 18h. Other days by appointment. Tel. +33 2 96 32 64 49.
  • Abbaye Maritime de Beauport Paimpol. Site conservatory coastal and historic monument. Open all year. Tel: +33 2 96 55 18 58.
  • Steam Trieux: Between Paimpol and Pontrieux steam train from May to September. Enquiries 08923914 27.
  • The small echo of the way: This place full of history tells you the century of the existence of a witness magazine of its time and its changing mores in the superb scenery of metal, brick and concrete . Enquiries +33 2 96 74 20 74.
  • Cinema Stables-sur-Mer.
  • Zooparc of Trégomeur: A family outing at the end of the world! Experience a great moment of disorientation and nature with rare animals and extraordinary. Focusing only on the flora and fauna of Madagascar and Asia, the ZooParc houses a large number of species and a privileged site. Enquiries +33 2 96 79 01 07.
  • Embark on Eulalie: navigation and discover the marine environment. Participate in maneuvers. Find out the restoration of the boat, knots, tide chart ... From Lézardrieux. Enquiries +33 2 96 55 99 99.
  • Casino in Saint-Quay-Portrieux.
PHOTOS
A beach in the heart of the city
 
The lighthouse and pier Penthievre
Beach Guard Corps
 
In a green setting, discover the Chapel of Saint Gilles
Walking the coastal path
 
The outer harbor Binic
tall ships in port
 
Port at sunset
beach-front charges
 
The Thursday market
Rue in city
 
quays
Festival Place to kids all summer
 
Hike between land and sea
Traditional Festival around Port
 
Walk on the coastal footpath (GR34)
walk on the coastal footpath (GR34)
 
walk on the coastal footpath (GR34)
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Min. 3°C - Max. 6°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Wednesday 15 February
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RESTAURANTS 
L'Islandais
Paimpol
Edge of dock in the port of Paimpol, enter the doors of the Icelanders, you will fall in love with this restaurant in a former fisherman's house. The roof is made of a timber ship....
Located 26 km from BinicFrom 10 € to 40 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Maison d'hotes la garenne    
9.6
Étables-sur-Mer
1 and 4 cottage rooms and breakfast (B France and welcome the firm) to 2 km from the sea between Binic and Stables on Wednesday, seaside resort of Sudgoelo.
Located 2.2 km from BinicFrom 40 € to 42 € the double room 
Blanchard  
Planguenoual
Huguette offers its guest rooms, one with its private bathroom, breakfast included, Possibility of adding an extra bed for young children. All in good humor. Access has a veranda with...
Located 19.3 km from BinicFrom 47 € to 49 € the double room 
Le coin des anges    
8.3
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Saint-Alban
Angels' Corner, the charm of a character surrounded by a wooded park and an orchard, welcomes you in the Bay of Saint Brieuc, 1 km from the sea, port and not far from Dahouët the resort...
Located 20 km from BinicFrom 45 € to 65 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Location bord de mer
Tréveneuc
Renting a house by the sea for 2 to 4 people. Detached Treveneuc located near beaches and cliffs in a village on the coast of Goëlo near the resort of St Quay Portrieux.
Located 7.7 km from BinicFrom 200 € to 350 € per week 
Location saisonniere St Barbe Plérin  
9.2
Plérin
300 m from the sea in a protected natural site you will enjoy this house of 5 people overlooking mer. Maison isolated with a stage located on the beach on the bay of ST Brieuc. Plage...
Located 8.8 km from BinicFrom 375 € to 630 € per week 
Villa-rosell
Plérin
Overlooking the bay of Saint-Brieuc, in an exceptional setting with sea views, a fenced garden of 8000 m², trees and flowers you will find peace and relaxation and enjoy the nearby...
Located 9.2 km from BinicFrom 400 € to 700 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Domaine de Keravel    
9.3
Plouha
4 star campsite in northern Britain (Brittany) on 5 acres of parkland for nature holidays, 30 minutes from the island of Brehat. Vacation rentals Cottages, apartments, Mobile Home,...
Located 11.5 km from BinicFrom 18 € to 24.50 € per day 
Le neptune lanloup ***  
Lanloup
Close to paimpol and the ile de bréhat, this is an excellent campsite for relaxing and spending family holidays just 2 km from the beaches. Indoors heated swimming pool, water chromotherapy...
Located 16 km from Binic15 € per day 
Camping de la Plage de Saint-Pabu    SPECIAL OFFER
Erquy
If you want to have camping holiday in Brittany, we will be happy to greet you on this beautiful Coast Penthièvre which follows the Emerald Coast. Next lose to a big beach with choice...
Located 24 km from BinicFrom 16.20 € to 20.30 € per day 

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HOTELS
Le Benhuyc     
9.8
Binic
Set in the seaside resort of Binic, this hotel is located opposite the harbour and is just 280 metres from the beach. Satellite TV and free Wi-Fi access are provided in the modern guest...
Located in BinicRoom from 75 €
Hotel Club Vacanciel Binic    
8.6
Binic
The hotel Club Vacanciel Binic is located directly opposite the beach with a panoramic sea view. It is very close to the city centre and the port. The guest-rooms are all equipped with...
Located in BinicRoom from 54 €
Au Ker Moor Hotel     
8.5
Saint-Quay-Portrieux
Au Ker Moor Hotel is situated in Saint-Quay-Portrieux on the north coast of Brittany. It offers en suite rooms with balconies and panoramic views. Each Au Ker Moor room is equipped...
Located 5.6 km from BinicRoom from 75 €

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Arvor
This charming hotel is situated in the heart of Dinan, opposite the town’s theatre. It is built from authentic stonework...
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