Looking for French Expats in Croatia?

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.

Find Tips and Advice on Croatia from French Expats

Of course, expat living in Croatia is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow French is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Croatian way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other French in Croatia, residing in Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Rijeka and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of French in Zagreb.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for French food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Croatian InterNations Community:

• Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from France in Croatia.
• Obtain and share insider tips in our Croatia Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get foie gras in Dubrovnik.
• Search the InterNations Places database for Croatia to get information on institutions from your home country, including the French embassy.

From the plains, lakes and rolling hills of the continental north to the densely wooded mountains of the Dinaric Alps, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly French expats in Croatia.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow French in Croatia

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Croatia. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Croatian paški sir, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Zagreb’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the central highlands, where Zagreb is located as well as other beautiful landmarks in Croatia.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from France and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Bonjour from our French living in Croatia!