ArmInfo. On the occasion of Charles Aznavour's birthday, the Belvedere de la Boheme opened in Montmartre - a new public space dedicated to honoring the work of one of the most iconic musical and cultural figures of France. This was reported by the Aznavour Foundation on its Twitter page (X)
According to the report, the ceremony took place on May 22 at the intersection of Rue Saint-Vincent and Rue de la Bonne in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. It was attended by the Ambassador of Armenia to France Arman Khachatryan, Deputy Mayors of Paris Karine Rolland and Laurence Patrice, Mayor of the 18th arrondissement of Paris Eric Lejuandre, Charles Aznavour's son Misha Aznavour and other invited guests.
"Named after one of Aznavour's most famous songs, Belvedere de la Boheme overlooks Montmartre, an iconic neighborhood long associated with artists, poets, and dreamers. This space pays tribute to the spirit of youth, creativity, and resilience that Charles Aznavour embodied throughout his career.
This initiative follows the recent naming of part of the Champs-Elysees gardens as the Charles Aznavour Garden, located near the Yerevan Garden, the Esplanade de l'Armenia, and the Komitas Statue - all places that testify to Aznavour's deep affection for both France and Armenia," the Foundation said in a statement.
Born on May 22, 1924, in Paris to Armenian immigrants, Charles Aznavour was a legendary singer, songwriter, actor, and humanitarian whose career spanned over 80 years. In addition to his enormous contribution to music, he was dedicated to numerous humanitarian causes, particularly in Armenia. His work lives on in his songs and the work of the Aznavour Foundation.