All communities
Long-standing diaspora and cultural ties
French community
Francophonie runs deep: Armenia hosted the Francophonie Summit in 2018.
~3,000 in ArmeniaFrench · English and Armenian for daily life
Where they live
- Kentron
- Arabkir
- Dilijan
Cultural highlights
- French University in Armenia (UFAR): a francophone academic hub.
- Alliance Française and the French Institute on Teryan street.
- Charles Aznavour Square and museum: the community's emotional centre.
Community events
- Mar 20
Journée de la Francophonie
French Institute
- Jul 14
Bastille Day reception
French Embassy
- Nov 21
Beaujolais Nouveau evening
Yerevan wine bars
Resources
French Embassy Yerevan
Consular services and cultural programming.
UFAR
French-language degrees and alumni network.
Alliance Française
Language courses, cinema nights and library.
Faith and language
Catholic and Armenian Apostolic services both available.