Association Arménienne d'Aide Sociale (AAAS) Alain Touhadian, President 77, rue La Fayette 75009 Paris +33 148780299 aaas.paris@aaas.fr ; secretariat.siege@aaas.fr www.aaas.fr About us The Association Arménienne d'Aide Sociale (AAAS) is the oldest Armenian non-profit organization in France, established in 1890 to provide social assistance to the Armenian community both in France and Armenia Previous Next

Association Culturelle Arménienne de Lyon (ACAL) 66 rue Antoine Charial 69003 Lyon acal.infos@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/AssociationCulturelleArmenienneDeLyon About us The ACAL (Armenian Cultural Association of Lyon) aims to promote Armenian culture in order to safeguard, develop, and raise awareness among both seasoned and novice audiences. The association thus contributes to the cultural and artistic dynamism of Greater Lyon, where it fosters the discovery of Armenia and its rich and authentic culture in all its aspects (architecture, visual arts, music, dance, cuisine, lifestyle, etc.). Previous Next

Maison de la Culture Arménienne de Paris Harout Mardirossian, President 17 Rue Bleue 75009 Paris +33 1 48 24 63 89 info@mca-paris.org https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054469301045 About us The Maison de la Culture Arménienne (MCA) in Paris serves as a vital hub for Armenian heritage, culture, and community, acting as a cultural center, event space, and often housing important institutions like the historic Nubar Library (Europe's largest Armenian collection, in the 16th arr.) and hosting Armenian restaurants (like the popular canteen in the 10th arr.) that preserve traditional cuisine and connect people to their roots. It's a multifaceted organization dedicated to preserving Armenian identity in France, offering cultural events, educational resources, and a tangible sense of community for the diaspora Previous Next

Maison de la Culture Arménienne de Villeurbanne (MCAV) Christophe Minassian, President 68 avenue Marcel Cerdan 69100 Villeurbanne +33 7 45 23 13 49 mcav69100@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076503305229 About us The Maison de la Culture Arménienne de Villeurbanne (MCAV) is a cultural association that aims to gather and transmit Armenian culture and values across generations. It serves as a center for teaching, promoting, and developing Armenian culture. The primary goal of the MCAV is to connect members of the Armenian community and the broader public with their heritage, offering a space for social gathering and cultural expression. Previous Next

Stella Grigorian Mezzo soprano singer Vienna s.grigorian@gmx.net https://www.stellagrigorian.com About us Stella Grigorian is a renowned Armenian-Georgian mezzo-soprano, famous for her work in opera, especially with the Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper) where she was an ensemble member for ten years after studying at the Vienna Conservatory, and continues performing in Vienna at venues like Theater Akzent, {Link: Ehrbarsaal for Georgian voices, and Porgy and Bess in crossover & classical concerts Previous Next

Restaurant - Graf Plaza Rafik Gevorkian 29 Rue Wilson 69150 Décines-Charpieu +33 6 60 10 42 01 agevorgyan78@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/grafplaza/ About us Restaurant Graf Plaza is a celebrated dining establishment located in Décines-Charpieu, France. Known for its warm ambiance and exceptional service, it caters well to family gatherings and special events. Customers frequently praise the freshness of the dishes, particularly grilled meats, making it a popular choice for various celebrations. Previous Next

Ikaria - Maison Melkonyan (Restaurant Melkonyan) André Melkonyan, Owner 62 Cr Vitton 69006 Lyon +33 4 78 24 46 48 https://www.ikarialyon.com/ About us Offers authentic, freshly prepared Armenian/Mediterranean cuisine by owner-chef Andre Melkonyan and his wife, focusing on family recipes, warm hospitality, and dishes like moussaka, known for superb taste and welcoming atmosphere, making it a highly-rated spot for traditional flavors Previous Next

Nor Achough Musical Band 13 B Rue Girie 69003 Lyon +33 6 20 36 92 82 agopboyadjian@sfr.fr https://www.norachough.com/ About us Nor Achough performs traditional Armenian music, including songs and melodies from historical "achoughs" like Sayat Nova and Sheram, as well as contemporary composers such as Komitas. The group aims to share and transmit this musical heritage to new audiences and younger generations. Musicians and Instruments: The ensemble features varying numbers of musicians (between 4 and 7). A prominent member is Hagop Boyadjian, who plays the doudouk (an Armenian woodwind instrument similar to an oboe). Their work involves both teaching through a music school and performing concerts. Previous Next

Arshak Pachinian Photographer Lyon +33 752035214 arshak8228@mail.ru https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100045449417208 About us Wedding and event photography (mariage, bapteme, anniversaires). Previous Next

Centre National de la Mémoire Arménienne (CNMA) 32, rue du 24 avril 1915 69150 Décines-Charpieu 33 4 72 05 14 14 contact@cnma.fr https://www.facebook.com/cnma.decines/?locale=fr_FR About us The Centre National de la Mémoire Arménienne (CNMA) (National Center of Armenian Memory) in France preserves and documents Armenian heritage, focusing on diaspora memory with extensive multilingual books, media, photos, and historical documents, supporting Armenian studies via a lending library and digital resources, contributing to French and Armenian library collections, and supported by the French Ministry of Higher Education. Its mission involves preserving history, promoting culture, and providing educational resources, linking the diaspora to its roots and contributing to broader cultural memory Previous Next

Lusarvest - Database of Armenian photo-media practitioners Vigen Galstyan 1 Arami Street 0010 Yerevan info@lusadaran.org https://www.lusarvest.org/ About us Offers extensive information on historical Armenian photographers and studios, important for understanding Armenian modernity, as well as listings for contemporary organizations. The database strives to include almost all professional Armenian photographers and photography studios which were operating prior to 1950 Previous Next

Maison de la Culture Arménienne de Décines (MCA Décines) Sarah Tanzilli, President 15, rue du 24 Avril 1915 69150 Décines-Charpieu +33 4 78 49 42 97 contact@mcadecines.com http://www.mcadecines.com/ About us The Maison de la Culture Arménienne (MCA) in Décines, near Lyon, France, is a vibrant cultural center preserving and promoting Armenian heritage, established by the large Armenian community that settled there, especially post-genocide, making Décines France's "Little Armenia". It serves as a hub for Armenian life, offering language classes, folk dance, music, and events like concerts and theater, keeping traditions alive for this significant diaspora community in Greater Lyon. Previous Next