Ronse, a commune of 24,000, is located at the linguistic border of Belgium between
Flanders and
Wallonia, just on the Dutch (northern) side. A tourist hilight is its Stedelijk Museum, dedicated to folklore and history. There are two nearby hills that offer views of the surrounding countryside and are favored by locals and tourists alike for picnics: Hotonberg and Kluisberg. Those who stop by at St. Hermes Collegial Church should take time to examine the extensive crypt below, which dates from the 11th century.