Welcome to Ronse, city of art, heritage and flavour.

Combine your visit to the ArtNomadique Gallery with cultural, natural and culinary discoveries in the Flemish Ardennes.

Address: Wijnstraat 16, 9600 Ronse

By car:

From Ghent: N60 to Oudenaarde and Ronse (± 45 min).
From Brussels: E40 towards Halle, then E429/A8 towards Tournai, exit Frasnes, follow Ronse (± 1h).
From Tournai: N7 via Leuze-en-Hainaut to Ronse (± 35 min).
From Kortrijk: N36 to Kluisbergen, then N60 to Ronse (± 40 min).

Public transport:

Train: Ronse station is within walking distance, with direct trains to Ghent, Oudenaarde and Kortrijk.
Bus: several lines connect Ronse with surrounding towns.

Parking: free and paid parking available in the city centre; short-term parking near Wijnstraat.

Heritage: Saint Hermes Basilica with crypt, Must Textile Museum, Hoge Mote visitor centre.
Art route: follow the Kunstroute walking trail through the city, linking public artworks with Ronse’s vibrant spirit.
Folklore: see the statue of Buunie, the legendary vendor of Ronse’s Buuntsies Neutsies (roasted chickpeas), a symbol of dialect and local tradition.
Nature: explore the Muziekbos forest and the hilly Flemish Ardennes.
Local products:
- Keunbier: Ronse’s very own characterful beer.
- Hermes Chocolade: artisanal pralines and chocolate inspired by the city’s patron saint.
- Buuntsies Neutsies: a traditional Ronse snack made from roasted chickpeas.

Bommels Festival (early January): colourful parades, floats, music and the traditional burning of the “bommel” — Ronse’s most famous folk festival.
Fiertel Ommegang (first Sunday after Pentecost): centuries-old 32 km procession around Ronse, UNESCO heritage.
Ronse Bruist (summer): city festival with music, street theatre and entertainment.
Muziekbos Trail & hikes (autumn): sports and nature events.
Annual fair & braderie (autumn): local products, funfair and citywide activities.

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