Torgnon inhabitants are cheerful, lively, energetic and friendly. In a word, “Sargaillon”, as they came to be known by the residents of neighbouring villages. This nickname inspired the foundation in 1969 of the folk group, the Sargaillon of Torgnon.

The group uses old work tools and various wooden implements – devised and assembled by some of its members – to accompany accordions in playing melodies and dances that evoke the local people’s everyday life and feast days. The participants’ costumes are simple and bright and are lovingly cherished as mementos of former times.

The group’s main aim is to combine with local and regional organisations in publicising and reviving the village’s old traditions, in the Aosta valley and the rest of Italy and abroad, as well as setting up and taking part in various shows.