Mistletoe Festival — Féta du Vecq

The 2026 edition, which should be the 25th, does not yet have an official date at the time of writing this description. However, the festival is the highlight event of Saint-Denis and is held every year during the Immaculate Conception period: the traditional date is December 8th or the closest Sunday. Since December 8th falls on a Tuesday in 2026, it is likely that the festival will be held on Sunday, December 6th; the final date will be communicated by the organizers.

The established formula, curated by the Association Il Maniero di Cly and the Pro-loco Château de Cly, is confirmed: mistletoe and typical product market, Celtic re-enactment, Franco-Provençal and Celtic music and dances, medieval costume parade, conferences, visits to Cly Castle, and in the evening, torchlight procession and druidic bonfire.

The detailed program and the definitive date for the 2026 edition (25th) have not yet been published at the time of writing. They will be communicated by the Association Il Maniero di Cly and the Pro-loco Château de Cly (Facebook @visitsaintdenis).

Usual structure of the day, based on previous editions:

• From morning — mistletoe market, typical products and crafts
• Celtic re-enactment with Clan Arpenax Valle d'Aosta and workshops for children
• Guided tours of Cly Castle with falconry demonstrations
• Historical conference
• Franco-Provençal, Occitan, and Celtic music and dances; Irish-Celtic concert
• Lunch and apple fritters during the day
• In the evening — torchlight procession and druidic bonfire; Celtic dinner by reservation

No specific date or details are anticipated here in the absence of an official announcement for 2026.

How to get there

Saint-Denis is located in the middle Aosta Valley, above Châtillon (A5 motorway exit Châtillon-Saint-Vincent). A shuttle service between the town center and Cly Castle is available during the festival.

When

Traditionally during the Immaculate Conception period (early December), for an entire day from morning to evening.

Prices and info

Market and activities with free admission; Celtic dinner by reservation, some castle guided tours are free. Info: tel. +39 340 621 6982 / +39 333 799 9338; Facebook @visitsaintdenis.