The Remparts de la vieille ville de Binche are impressively preserved medieval fortifications established in the 12th century, when Yolande of Gelder founded the town in 1120. Originally featuring roughly two kilometers of fortified walls reinforced by approximately 30 towers encircling 22 hectares, these ramparts represent jewels of medieval military architecture spanning the town's evolution from settlement to Renaissance prosperity under Marie of Hungary. Notable features include the Tour sur Roc, a distinctive tower rising from an earthen mound, and nearby ruins of a Bonne-Espérance abbey refuge classified as a historical monument. The walls have been preserved in their near-entirety, providing visitors a tangible connection to Binche's significant medieval defensive heritage.
