Fëta dé la Sarieula – Wild Thyme Festival
The wild thyme festival of Verrayes
About Fëta dé la Sarieula
The Aromatic Herb Festival of Verrayes
The Fëta dé la Sarieula celebrates sarieula, the wild thyme that grows on the sunny slopes of Verrayes, in the heart of the Aosta Valley. This small municipality in the province of Aosta is one of the few areas in the region where this aromatic herb is found in quantity, and around it, the local community has built a deeply cherished festival, hosted in the Rapy locality.
Four Days of Celebration
The event, organized by the Pro Loco, offers four days of gastronomy, music, and culture. Wild thyme is the star in the kitchen, with typical dishes that enhance its intense aroma, while the festival is enriched by tournaments, dance evenings, DJ sets, and fun moments like the election of Miss and Mister Sarieula.
A Festival for Everyone
The Fëta dé la Sarieula pays particular attention to accessibility: thanks to collaboration with the Interreg INTreVie project, spaces and solutions are provided to facilitate the participation of people with physical and cognitive disabilities. An added value that makes this village festival an example of inclusive celebration, capable of uniting tradition, taste, and community.
Fëta dé la Sarieula — edition 2026
The 19th edition of the Fëta dé la Sarieula takes place from May 14 to 17, 2026, in the Rapy locality of Verrayes. Four days of celebration with gastronomy, music, and tradition, with particular attention to accessibility thanks to the Interreg INTreVie project.
Programme Fëta dé la Sarieula 2026
Thursday, May 14
- 7:30 PM registration, 8:30 PM start of the 2nd "Belote a baraonda" Trophy.
Friday, May 15
- From 11:00 PM — DJ set and Sangria Party, free admission.
Saturday, May 16
- 9:00 PM — Dance evening and election of Miss and Mister Sarieula, free admission.
Sunday, May 17
- From 12:30 PM — Food stall with dishes based on sarieula (wild thyme), followed by afternoon entertainment.
For Sunday lunch, booking is required by May 14.
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Practical information — Fëta dé la Sarieula
How to get there
Verrayes can be reached from the A5 motorway (Châtillon-Saint-Vincent exit) and then by municipal road. The festival takes place in the Rapy locality.
Lunch
Advance booking is required for Sunday lunch through the Pro Loco contacts.
Admission
Evenings have free admission.
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Where does it take place — Fëta dé la Sarieula
Località Rapy, Verrayes
Località Rapy, 11020 Verrayes