Féhta dou Barmé – Festival of the Cellars of Villeneuve
The festival of cellars dug into the rock
About Féhta dou Barmé
Cellars in the Rock
The Féhta dou Barmé, meaning "festival of the cellars" in Patois, is one of the most evocative events in Villeneuve, in the province of Aosta. The village stands on an ancient landslide, the Becca, in whose rock the barmé have been carved over the centuries: natural cellars with constant temperature and humidity, ideal for preserving fine wines, cheeses, and cured meats. For one summer evening, these hidden spaces open to the public.
An Evening of Taste and Tradition
During the festival, local wine producers offer tastings of white and red wines from the Aosta Valley directly in the cellars, while along the main street, artisans display carved wood, dried flowers, traditional objects, and leather goods. In the square, there are no shortages of gastronomic products — cheeses, honey, sweets — accompanied by live music with choirs and accordions, and by shows and entertainment for children.
Zero-Kilometer Village Festival
The Féhta dou Barmé, organized by the Pro Loco of Villeneuve, is an authentically Aosta Valley festival: zero-kilometer street food, evening dancing with an orchestra, sweets, crêpes, and the Pro Loco bar. A perfect opportunity to discover mountain oenology and the identity of a village literally built on rock.
Féhta dou Barmé — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Féhta dou Barmé returns to liven up the historic center of Villeneuve. For one summer evening, the characteristic cellars dug into the rock of the Becca open for tastings of local wines, while the village fills with food stalls, crafts, music, and dancing.
Programme Féhta dou Barmé 2026
The detailed 2026 program will be announced by the Pro Loco of Villeneuve in the weeks preceding the event. The usual structure includes: from the afternoon, opening of the cellars with tastings of white and red wines from local producers; along the main street, exhibitors of crafts (carved wood, dried flowers, leather goods); in the square, gastronomic products (cheeses, honey, sweets) with live music by choirs and accordions; entertainment and shows for children in the park; in the evening, zero-kilometer street food and dancing with an orchestra.
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Practical information — Féhta dou Barmé
How to get there
Villeneuve is located along the road to Gran Paradiso, accessible from the A5 motorway (Aosta Ovest-Saint-Pierre exit) and the SS26.
Admission
The festival has free admission; wine and gastronomic tastings are paid for at individual stands.
When
The event is held in the summer, generally in mid-August, in the afternoon and evening.
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Where does it take place — Féhta dou Barmé
Centro storico di Villeneuve e cantine della Becca