Aosta Valley traditional handicraft shops

The craftsmen of the Aosta valley traditionally used the term “l’Artisanà” to refer to the shop in the centre of Aosta where the products displayed during the Sant’Orso Craft Fair were taken for sale once the fair was over. Thus, the Institut Valdôtain de l’Artisanat de Tradition has decided to make this name its communication brand, combining the cultural and commercial sectors of its activity.
Today there are four Artisanà boutiques spread all over the region, providing an original showcase for a living, evolving craft industry rooted in tradition.
The boutiques de L’Artisanà offer tourists and aficionados the chance to take home an authentic piece of the Aosta Valley: objects crafted in wood, earthenware and wrought iron, as well as textiles and ceramics, testifying to the traditions of our region that stretch back thousands of years.

The boutique in Aosta

A pioneer in the exhibition and sale of traditional Valle d’Aosta craftsmanship, the Aosta boutique opened its doors on 1st January 1942. Located in the same place then, under the arcades of Piazza Chanoux on the ground floor of the Aosta town hall, the it is known to insiders and countless visitors as L’Artisanà. It is here that now as then, enthusiasts can find the best of local savoir faire.
In December 2017 the boutique was renovated to make the environment even more welcoming.

Opening times are subject to variations: we advice to verify them before the visit (see the “Contacts” area) or by clicking here

The craftsmen of the Aosta valley traditionally used the term “l’Artisanà” to refer to the shop in the centre of Aosta where the products displayed during the Sant’Orso Craft Fair were taken for sale once the fair was over. Thus, the Institut Valdôtain de l’Artisanat de Tradition has decided to make this name its communication brand, combining the cultural and commercial sectors of its activity.
Today there are four Artisanà boutiques spread all over the region, providing an original showcase for a living, evolving craft industry rooted in tradition.
The boutiques de L’Artisanà offer tourists and aficionados the chance to take home an authentic piece of the Aosta Valley: objects crafted in wood, earthenware and wrought iron, as well as textiles and ceramics, testifying to the traditions of our region that stretch back thousands of years.

The boutique in Ayas
The boutique is located in Antagnod, at an altitude of 1699 metres a.s.l., in a delightful little village offering matchless views over Monte Rosa. It can be found inside “La Maison de l’Ours”, the home of the mountain dweller who killed the last bear in the Aosta Valley, in the style and size of typical of local building traditions. In addition, inside is a restored traditional oven that used to be used for baking bread.
In this appealing historical boutique, visitors can choose from a selection of quality objects shaped by skilled craftsmen.

Opening times:

July and August
from Monday to Sunday 10-13 / 14.30-19.30
Monday 5th July closed.

September
from Wednesday to Sunday 10-12.30 / 15.30-19.30
closed from 27 to 30 September.

October
Saturday and Sunday 10-12.30 / 15.30-19.30

November
Monday 1 and 2 November 10-12.30 / 15.30-19.30

Opening times are subject to variations: we advice to verify them before the visit (see the “Contacts” area).

The craftsmen of the Aosta valley traditionally used the term “l’Artisanà” to refer to the shop in the centre of Aosta where the products displayed during the Sant’Orso Craft Fair were taken for sale once the fair was over. Thus, the Institut Valdôtain de l’Artisanat de Tradition has decided to make this name its communication brand, combining the cultural and commercial sectors of its activity.
Today there are four Artisanà boutiques spread all over the region, providing an original showcase for a living, evolving craft industry rooted in tradition.
The boutiques de L’Artisanà offer tourists and aficionados the chance to take home an authentic piece of the Aosta Valley: objects crafted in wood, earthenware and wrought iron, as well as textiles and ceramics, testifying to the traditions of our region that stretch back thousands of years.

The boutique in Cogne

The boutique can be found on the pedestrian street named after one of the most important figures in the history of the Aosta Valley, César Emmanuel Grappein (1772-1855). Close to the Gran Paradiso National Park it is nestled between the highest peaks in Europe and visited by thousands of tourists each year. The boutique is an invitation for craft aficionados to take home an authentic piece of the Aosta Valley.

Opening times:

July and August
from Monday to Sunday 10-12.30 / 14.30-19.30
Closed on Monday 5th July.

September
from Wednesday to Sunday 9.30-12.30 / 15.30-19.00
closed from 27 to 30 September.

October
Saturday and Sunday 9.30-12.30 / 15.30-19.00

November
Monday 1 and 2 November 10-12.30 / 15-19

Opening times are subject to variations: we advice to verify them before the visit (see the “Contacts” area).

The craftsmen of the Aosta valley traditionally used the term “l’Artisanà” to refer to the shop in the centre of Aosta where the products displayed during the Sant’Orso Craft Fair were taken for sale once the fair was over. Thus, the Institut Valdôtain de l’Artisanat de Tradition has decided to make this name its communication brand, combining the cultural and commercial sectors of its activity.
Today there are four Artisanà boutiques spread all over the region, providing an original showcase for a living, evolving craft industry rooted in tradition.
The boutiques de L’Artisanà offer tourists and aficionados the chance to take home an authentic piece of the Aosta Valley: objects crafted in wood, earthenware and wrought iron, as well as textiles and ceramics, testifying to the traditions of our region that stretch back thousands of years.

The boutique in Courmayeur

The pearl of the Alps: this is the well-deserved name given to Courmayeur for the extraordinarily beautiful landscape that surrounds it and the magnificent scenario offered by the Mont Blanc chain that looks down over it. This well-known location is home to the largest of the L’Artisanà boutiques, which can be found in the town centre below Piazza Abbé Henry (where the church stands), and is accessible via the steps that link Via Roma with the street leading to Piazzale Monte Bianco. This boutique boasts interesting architecture inside, divided into a number of different rooms and levels adding up to a total of around 200 square metres. It offers a rich variety of objects from the finest craft tradition.
Inside the Boutique, visitors will find the Galleria dell’ARTigianato, where unique local craft items are displayed and sold. These products, demonstrating impressive manual and creative skills, are crafted in a variety of expressive styles that have their roots in the local craft tradition.

Opening times:

July and August
From Monday to Sunday 10-13 / 14.30-19.30
Closed on Monday 5th July.

September
From Wednesday to Sunday 10-12.30 / 15-19
Closed from 27 to 30 September.

October
Saturday and Sunday 10.30-12.30 / 15-19

November
Monday 1 and 2 November 10.30-12.30 / 15-19

Opening times are subject to variations: we advice to verify them before the visit (see the “Contacts” area).