The Émile Chanoux Foundation
An institute in Aosta for the study of federalism and autonomy
Émile Chanoux spent his life defending the Aosta Valley’s autonomy against a centralising state. Arrested by the Fascists, he died in prison in 1944. Fifty years later, in 1994, a foundation bearing his name was set up to carry on his fight for ideas. It is based in Aosta, in the Maison Bariller, Rue Croix-de-Ville.
Federalism and autonomy: the Foundation’s mission
The Foundation has one main aim: to spread the principles of federalism and regionalism. It studies the valley’s history, organises talks and conferences, and publishes work on regional autonomy and cultural diversity.
What the Émile Chanoux Foundation does
- Historical research, shedding light on today’s debates and the region’s identity.
- Training and seminars for students, researchers and elected officials.
- Publications: books, articles and journals on federalism and regionalism.
- Exchanges with other institutions, in Europe and beyond, working on the same questions.
Some achievements of the Chanoux Foundation
The University College of Federalist Studies has trained many students in the basics of federalism. The Foundation has also supported research on the valley’s Francoprovençal patois and published books on the life and work of Émile Chanoux.
A bridge between two languages: French and Italian
In 2012 it launched a series of publications linking the French-speaking and Italian worlds. In 2014 it began gathering everything written about Émile Chanoux, to make it available to historians and anyone interested.
Contact
Fondation Émile Chanoux
Maison Bariller
16, Rue Croix-de-Ville
11100 Aosta
Tel.: +39 333 953 8849
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