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Armenian Heritage Center is a rewarding stop for art, history and curious minds. Locate it on the map, book a room nearby in a click, or add it to your travel list to build your itinerary.
About Armenian Heritage Center
In Valence, home to one of the oldest Armenian communities in France, the Armenian Heritage Centre is a moving museum devoted to the history, culture and memory of the Armenian people. Through documents, photographs, objects and multimedia, it tells the story of the Armenian genocide of 1915 and the exile that brought many survivors to the Rhône valley, as well as the rich culture and successful integration of the Armenian diaspora in France. Beyond commemoration, the centre reflects more broadly on exile, migration and human rights, making its message universal. Thoughtful, emotional and educational, the Armenian Heritage Centre is a place of memory and reflection that honours a community and its tragic history while speaking to the experiences of displaced peoples everywhere — a significant and touching cultural institution in the heart of Valence. This is a sensitive subject touching on genocide and exile.