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Macron Sings Aznavour’s ‘La Bohème’ at Armenian State Banquet

The Aznavour classic underscored France’s deep cultural ties with Armenia.

Overview

  • Macron performed the song at a state banquet in Yerevan held during the European Political Community gathering.
  • Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan played drums during the number, and President Vahagn Khachaturyan later joined at the piano.
  • Video from the room spread widely online, turning the singalong into the trip’s most shared moment.
  • The choice honored Charles Aznavour, a French icon born to Armenian parents whose work bridges both cultures.
  • Coverage said the performance drew attention away from reported policy news, including a French sale of 36 Caesar howitzers to Armenia.