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
Population3784 inhabitantsLes Rosaires at 6.7 km
Density634 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
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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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Monday 20 May
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