There is a place in the Aosta Valley where gravity falters, and the laws of common sense are put on hold in favor of something more important: the aperitif. A cosmic wormhole that leads to the Orion constellation of Stargate.
No, it's not a dream. It's the AV Bar, nestled inside the Conad in Condemine, Sarre — or rather: it's the Conad that's nestled inside the AV Bar! Who cares about shopping after having had a mystical experience of this caliber?
You don't go in here. You're summoned. In the morning, the coffee has such a thick cream that you could build a mountain refuge with stilts. But the real magic happens in the afternoon: as soon as you glance at the counter, one of the very good barmaids throws you a spritz like the Olympic torch: either you grab it, or you go home without fame and without glory. Period.
No, but let's talk about spritzes. Let's talk about it. The barmaids are so generous with their pours that each glass measures as much as the aquarium you keep in your living room. If I were you, I would call the bar before arriving to ask if they have bunk beds for the night. Forewarned is forearmed!
This is why we are fighting to have the Conad sign replaced with a giant 12-meter glass of Spritz. Because, let's face it, no one gives a damn about Conad. People come in there for detergent, but end up with three Spritzes in their bellies and a salami under their arm. That's the reality of the facts ladies and gentlemen.
In conclusion:
The AV Bar is the best use ever conceived in the history of humanity for a space inside a supermarket.
P.S. We contacted the municipality for an urban planning proposal: replace the entire Sarre roundabout with a Spritz fountain!
P.P.S. We wanted to thank the barmaids from the bottom of our hearts for forgetting to charge us for our coffees (for two consecutive mornings). We'll tip you before we're done with vacation. Promise!
Mattia Costa
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27 Giugno 2025
10,0
nice! I stopped by by chance this morning (I don't usually go shopping there) .. very kind cashier, always smiling (a short girl with long brown hair and piercings), I'll be back!
Eleonora Marchino
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27 Giugno 2025
8,0
Good supermarket with a very varied range of groceries. Fruit, green, bread, dairy products. Also a well-deserved and wide selection of drinks for all ages.
Also good selection within daily care and household.
Good access conditions for all groups of people. Good parking conditions.
Preben Engberg Christensen
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12 Maggio 2025
10,0
Excellent supermarket. Well stocked. Ample parking. Fruit and vegetable department with excellent products, gastronomy department with excellent preparations, butcher department with excellent products. The idea of quick checkouts and "shopping on the fly" is excellent. Nice cashiers! Toilet to be fixed. Bar with great choices and friendly staff.
Annarita De Fabritiis
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01 Maggio 2025
10,0
Convenient while going in the direction of the Gran Paradiso Park Valleys (Aosta Valley), for me however it is large and distracting
emanuela provera
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17 Aprile 2025
8,0
Very well stocked, you are able to get all the essentials and on the main road, big parking in front
Rabih Diab
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16 Aprile 2025
10,0
Well-stocked supermarket with excellent products 🎯
fabrizio belmonte
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12 Aprile 2025
10,0
Bello, pratico, sempre ben rifornito e con personale gentile e disponibile. Materie fresche, reparto gastronomia, pescheria fresca, angolo bar e tanti tanti prodotti! Da provare!!!
Marco A. Frasson
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01 Aprile 2025
10,0
Excellent quality, good price, from cold cuts to vegetables, fruit and even meat. The employees do an excellent job and are always available and friendly for anything.
Marco Ruffino
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21 Marzo 2025
10,0
Very reasonable price, good choice of Italian cold meats and cheeses
bug ster
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10 Marzo 2025
8,0