Villa Empain, Fondation Boghossian

The Boghossian Foundation was created in 1992 by Robert Boghossian and his two sons, Jean and Albert, jewellers of Armenian origin, with the primary objective of contributing to development and education.

During its first fifteen years of existence, the Foundation focused mainly on improving the living conditions of young people in Armenia and Lebanon, enabling them to cultivate their potential for a better future. Its philanthropic action embraces a whole series initiatives.

After dedicating four years to its complete restoration, the Boghossian Foundation opened the Villa Empain as a Centre of Art and Dialogue between Eastern and Western cultures in 2010. Directed by Louma Salamé since 2016, it has already welcomed more than 600, 000 visitors.