The Twelve Abbots of Challant is an historical novel written by Laura Mancinelli. It is about the story of the inhabitants of the castle of Challant, set in the XIII century in Valle d’Aosta, in Northern Italy.

William Carlos Williams

One of the castles where the noble and powerful family Challant lived is the one placed in Issogne (Valle d’Aosta). It is famous for its numerous historical graffiti which the family encouraged pilgrims and hosts to engrave on the walls.