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David Thyne

Living in Shanghai | from USA

"At the first Shanghai Get-Together I met several American expats. I am very grateful that they shared their experience with me."

Diana Anhaus-Brey

Living in Shanghai | from Germany

"It is just so easy to find other international people and global minds with InterNations. I didn´t know there were so many in Shanghai."

InterNations - a community of trust

InterNations - a trusted Network for French in Shanghai

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

InterNations - A Place for French in Shanghai

Bienvenue to all French in Shanghai! Would you like to meet fellow French expats in Shanghai? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other French, e.g. where in Shanghai FC Bordeaux's next match is shown in TV or in which shops in town can you shop for herbes de Provence and the best French vintage?

We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Shanghai. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of French expats, hailing from Normandy, Burgundy, Provence and all regions of France.

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French Expats in Shanghai help you with their advice

With InterNations, French expats in Shanghai 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 The "Paris Of The East".

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

Mix and mingle with French in Shanghai at our Events

Our Shanghai community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors, Lelio Shimizu and Skye Ellis, host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Shanghai’s trendiest restaurant or a weekend get-away with fellow French expats to discover the Great Wall. These activities make it easy for you get to know other expats from China in Shanghai and generally French in China 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 French living in Shanghai!

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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