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patron saint's feast

Festa del Perdono di Assisi

A patron saint's feast in Châtillon, Aosta Valley, Aosta Valley. It is usually held in August.

Religious celebration by Capuchin friars commemorating the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis of Assisi's death.

We publish the month, not the dates: this one comes back every year and the comune sets the days. Confirm with aostasera.it before you travel.

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Everything else on in Aosta Valley in August, the whole country in August, or the year in full in The Italian Year. And the town itself: Châtillon.

The Sunday letter

The 1,000 Italian towns most travelers skip.

Every Sunday we send one letter. The week's town, what is worth eating there, and when to turn up. It is free, and you can leave whenever you like.

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