Lessines
Lessines is a municipality of Belgium located in the province of Hainaut in the Walloon Region. It is part of the arrondissement of Ath and comprises the town of Lessines as well as several surrounding villages. The area is rural, with farmland and woodland, and lies in a valley with a small river running through the region.
Historically, Lessines has medieval roots and developed around religious institutions, with later growth linked to local
Administratively, the municipality is French-speaking and is governed by a mayor and a municipal council, in
Economically, Lessines today relies on a mix of services, light industry, agriculture, and small businesses. The
Culturally, the area hosts local associations and events that contribute to community life, reflecting a traditional