InterNations - A Place for French in Chicago
Bonjour to all French in Chicago! Would you like to meet fellow French expats in Chicago? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other French, e.g. where in Chicago your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get foie gras?
We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Chicago. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of French expats, hailing from Paris, Nice, Lyon and all regions of France.
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Friedrich Schloßberg
At first, I tried to google all information on Chicago. Then I found InterNations and some of its local scouts gave me a personal tour.
Kristina Serou
It is great to live in the Windy City and to enjoy the American way of life. However, I am also glad to attend InterNations events to meet other expats.
Why you'll love InterNations in Chicago
and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!
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Meet fellow French at our events in Chicago
Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow French in Chicago.




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Why French expats move abroad (& how they like it)
Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our French members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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What our French members had to say about living Chicago
We also get a lot of written feedback from the thousands of survey-participants each year. Let's see some of the most common positive quotes.












Now let's see some common negative topics about life in Chicago that our members had on their minds:










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Our Global Partners
Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends
Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!
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French Expats in Chicago Help You With Their Advice
With InterNations, French expats in Chicago are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. The "Windy City" offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.
- Look through our Members Network to connect with Chicago’s French expats.
- Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow French expats in Chicago.
- Make full use of the Expat Guide for Chicago to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.
Mix and Mingle with French in Chicago at Our Events
Our Chicago community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Chicago’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow French expats to discover the picturesque landscapes of the South. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from France in your local community and meet French in the USA in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our French living in Chicago!
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French expats in the United States
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