InterNations - A Place for French in Duesseldorf

Bonjour to all of our French in Duesseldorf! Are you interested in getting to know fellow French expats in Duesseldorf? Are you looking for advice from other French, e.g. which bars in Duesseldorf will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for foie gras?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Duesseldorf. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of French expats, coming from Paris, Nice, Lyon and all regions of France.

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Thomas Crawford

Thomas Crawford

I knew that there is a big international community in Cologne, but where to find them? Yes, I did indeed find them on InterNations!.

Paula Covington

Paula Covington

With InterNations I found other Canadians really quickly. They showed me all the sights and helped me to settle in Bonn. Great!

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Duesseldorf

21,065
members in Duesseldorf
603
French members
52
monthly events
49
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow French at our events in Duesseldorf

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow French in Duesseldorf.

How Bougie Are You for Coffee?
How Bougie Are You for Coffee?
Let’s start the weekend the relaxed way – with good coffee, warm conversations and a cozy atmosphere. We’re meeting at Bistro à midi, a small and charming café that feels like a home away from home. This little gem is more than just a place for coffee – it’s about slowing down, connecting, and enjo
Let’s start the weekend the relaxed way – with good coffee, warm conversations and a cozy atmosphere. We’re meeting at Bistro à midi, a small and charming café that feels like a home away from home. This little gem is more than just a place for coffee – it’s about slowing down, connecting, and enjo
Portuguese Premium Wines (Prepayment Required)
Portuguese Premium Wines (Prepayment Required)
Dear Wine Lovers, it's ProWein time again and hence we will have the pleasure to welcome the Portuguese winemakers from the fair for a special wine tasting in Carlos Quintas's "Gewölbekeller". We will meet the producers from Alves de Sousa (Tiago) and from Mouchao (Pedro) - and maybe another surpr
Dear Wine Lovers, it's ProWein time again and hence we will have the pleasure to welcome the Portuguese winemakers from the fair for a special wine tasting in Carlos Quintas's "Gewölbekeller". We will meet the producers from Alves de Sousa (Tiago) and from Mouchao (Pedro) - and maybe another surpr
Weekend Vibes| Live Music | Eric Abtan
Weekend Vibes| Live Music | Eric Abtan
With a powerful voice, confident musicianship, and a natural connection with the crowd, Eric Abtan delivers a set that moves effortlessly between rock anthems, well-known classics, and soulful sing-alongs. The music is familiar, the energy is high, and the atmosphere builds fast exactly what you wa
With a powerful voice, confident musicianship, and a natural connection with the crowd, Eric Abtan delivers a set that moves effortlessly between rock anthems, well-known classics, and soulful sing-alongs. The music is familiar, the energy is high, and the atmosphere builds fast exactly what you wa
March Brunch in Pempelfort
March Brunch in Pempelfort
A unique location in Düsseldorf to switch off and enjoy a cosy breakfast. In fact, this place is very popular for its freshly prepared breakfast plates. There are four different breakfast plates to choose from, which you can enjoy until 3 pm. Whether it's a pure meat selection with different types
A unique location in Düsseldorf to switch off and enjoy a cosy breakfast. In fact, this place is very popular for its freshly prepared breakfast plates. There are four different breakfast plates to choose from, which you can enjoy until 3 pm. Whether it's a pure meat selection with different types

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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 French expats have to say about living in Dusseldorf

We asked tens of thousands of expats about their lives abroad in our Expat Insider surveys. In addition to our standard questions, we invite them to share what they like or dislike about their experiences in their own words. Here, we’ve selected some of the most interesting or representative quotes about expat life in Dusseldorf from French expats, grouped into positive and negative opinions.

Let’s start with the positive ones.

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One thing I really appreciate about Dusseldorf is security, cost of life, good fluid job market.
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What I enjoy most about living in Dusseldorf is the people's mindset, country mindset, people are not complaining and they respect the others.
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One of the best things about Dusseldorf is that I like my quality of life, living a medium sized city permits me to save time and do more activities.
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On the downside, here's are some negative experiences from French expats in Dusseldorf

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Living in Dusseldorf, I find it difficult that the city does not have enough digitalization of administration.
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What I struggle with most in Dusseldorf is that the weather (autumn, winter and spring) are quite humid, lot of rain.
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What I struggle with most in Dusseldorf is that most people living here think only according to rule, there is no free mindset.
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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!

Cocktails and More Group
Cocktails and More Group
Coffee & Cake Group
Coffee & Cake Group
Brunch Group
Brunch Group
Music World Group
Music World Group

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French Expats in Duesseldorf Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where French expats in Duesseldorf exchange experiences and tips to support each other. Duesseldorf, or the "longest bar in the world" as its old town is often jokingly referred to, can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Duesseldorf’s French expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow French expats in Duesseldorf.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Duesseldorf to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow French in Duesseldorf at Our Events

Our community in Duesseldorf is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Duesseldorf’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other French expats to explore the picturesque islands off the Frisian coast. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from France in your local community as well as French in Germany nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our French living in Duesseldorf!

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