A promenade of palm trees in Cannes, France, has been named after the late great French Armenian chansonnier Charles Aznavour, informed the Aznavour Foundation.

The Charles Aznavour promenade leads to the monument dedicated to the Armenian Genocide and the Armenian members of the French resistance movement.

Cannes Mayor David Lisnard, Armenian Ambassador to France Hasmik Tolmajian, Charles Aznavour's son Nicolas Aznavour, members of the Union of Armenians of Cannes, and other guests were on hand at the naming ceremony of the promenade.

Charles Aznavour was one of the regular participants of the Cannes Film Festival, both as an actor and as a member of the panel of judges. He had strong ties with this city and even received the title of Honorary Citizen of Cannes.

"This event takes place at a time when Armenia is once again under attack and its survival is under threat. We should not remain indifferent; the current geopolitical situation should not conceal this reality. I want to emphasize our connection with, express our respect and support to Armenia. We must support Armenians who are under pressure and protect their integrity," Cannes Mayor David Lisnard said at the event.