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InterNations is a community of trust and confidence, based in Lyon and over 300 cities worldwide. Data security and privacy are of major importance.

Therefore membership is by invitation-only: You need to be invited to become a member.

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Basic Membership at InterNations is free of charge.

InterNations - a trusted Network for Americans in Lyon

Community of trust
  • Build up valuable contacts with like-minded Lyon expats
  • Find reliable information and trustworthy tips about the expat life in Lyon
  • Join top-class InterNations events to meet fellow expatriates in town

InterNations - A Place for Americans in Lyon

    • Maria Cristina Alves
    • Maria Cristina Alves 
    • "If you don't speak French, it is difficult to find friends here. But InterNations helped me to meet other expats and get tips to improve my language skills."
    • Paul O'Doherty
    • Paul O'Doherty 
    • "I am excited about meeting so many open-minded people, who are willing to help a total stranger enjoy Lyon."

Welcome to all Americans in Lyon! Would you like to meet fellow American expats in Lyon? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Americans, e.g. where in Lyon Chicago Cubs' next match is shown in TV or in which shops in town can you shop for peanut butter and marshmallow fluff?

We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Lyon. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of American expats, hailing from the Sunshine Belt, New England, the Mid-West and all regions of the USA.

Fellow Americans in Lyon

American Expats in Lyon help you with their advice

With InterNations, American expats in Lyon are able to find the help that they need as well as lots of valuable information. Our community supports you take advantage of your stay in France'se prefecture, once famous as the world's silk capital.

  • Look through our Members Network to connect with Lyon’s American expats and fellow English-speaking internationals.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow American expats in Lyon.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Lyon to obtain important information, e.g. where is the nearest American embassy or AmCham in town.

Mix and mingle with Americans in Lyon at our Events

Our Lyon community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors, Peter Scholten, host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Lyon’s trendiest restaurant or a weekend get-away with fellow American expats to discover Brittany's rocky Atlantic coastline. These activities make it easy for you get to know other expats from France in Lyon and generally Americans in France in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, and you would like to become a member, simply request your membership and we would be more than happy to welcome you among our Americans living in Lyon!

InterNations Members at a Glance
  • 87% of members have university degree
  • Members are 30 to 60 years old (average: 38)
  • Members come from 179 countries
  • 53% expat women
  • 47% expat men
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