French in China - French Expats in China

Meet French Expatriates in China!

InterNations – Connecting French living in China

Are you looking for fellow French in China? Do you need advice and tips from your French countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other French expats to discover attractions like the Great Wall together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in China or still residing at home in France to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations China provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a sizable number of French expats in China, planting their roots across France - from Burgundy, over Normandy to Provence.

Receive Information and Tips about China from French Expats

Obviously, expat life in China is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with French compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience to get accustomed to the Chinese culture and people. InterNations helps you to get to know and exchange with other French in China, living in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and many other places across the country. Just visit our network of French in Beijing or French in Shanghai.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your French mother tongue, finding out where to shop for French food or chatting about FC Bordeaux's latest match, join the Chinese InterNations Community:

• Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from France or French-speaking expats in China.
• Receive and share advice in our China Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a French-speaking nanny for your kids or where to shop for herbes de Provence and the best French vintage in Beijing.
• Browse the InterNations Expat Guide for China to find institutions like the local Institut Français or the nearest French embassy.

From the snowy mountains of the Tibetan provinces to the deltas of China's two major rivers, the Huang He and Yangtze, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly French expats in China.

Take part in various Expat Activities to meet fellow French in China

In addition, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and excursions taking place in China. Activities cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Chinese Peking duck & hot pot, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Beijing’s top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip together with our group of French in Guangzhou to visit the traditional trading centre of the South-East provinces and other impressive landmarks across China.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from Franceand around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Simply request your personal invitation to become a member and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Bienvenue from our French living in China!