FRANCOFEST. Newmag will hold a French book festival in Armenia for the first time.

In the summer of 2021, the Newmag publishing house held a book festival for the first time. After the enthusiastic response of the readers, it became annual and twice a year, in summer and winter. This year, FRANCOFEST will be added to the Summer and Winter festivals, during which only French content will be presented.

The Newmag publishing house has prepared four new books – all are absolute bestsellers.

• The intellectual and humorous book from the Belgian baroness Amélie Nothomb, “Blue Beard”.
• Literary sensation “The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair” by Swiss writer and a new megastar Joël Dicker.
• “My Armenian Friend” by Andrei Makin.
• And the absolute record holder of sales, the love drama by Agnès Martin-Lugand, “Happy People Read and Drink Coffee”.

The festival will have several locations: a relaxation zone, a platform for presentations and performances, and a book fair. And of course, there will be a big book discount: you can buy Newmag’s books with a 40% discount only at FRANCOFEST.

Newmag has compiled a full schedule for FRANCOFEST. Famous French brands will be presented non-stop and in different locations, French music will be played all day long, an express lesson of the French language will be held for adults and children, a stand-up about Parisian life, a theatrical reading, a discussion with writers, as well as a raffle and entertainment. At the end of the event, a gala concert will be held at the park; Lyoka and Gorgeouz Beats will conclude the French day with Armenian accords. 

Ambassadors of francophone countries will participate in the festival. FRANCOFEST will be broadcast live by Armenian Business News TV.

The sponsors of the first French book festival are Acba, Acba Leasing, and Oprint. The festival is supported by Ohanyan Brandy, the information supporter is ABNews.

Remember the date and venue of the festival. September 9, Lovers' Park. From afternoon to... as long as you wish. Entry is free.