InterNations – Uniting Americans living in France

Would you like to get in touch with other Americans in France? Are you in need of help and advice from your American compatriots? Or would you like to join other American expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. theu0020saltyu0020marshlandu0020ofu0020theu0020Camargue?

Whether you have settled as an expat in France or are still living in the Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations France offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of American expats in France, coming from all corners of Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America - from Newu0020Yorku0020City, over Washingtonu0020D.C. to Losu0020Angeles.

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Ruben Barbosa

Ruben Barbosa

After work I enjoy meeting other Brazlian expats offline. We go for a beer together and it feels like home. Thanks InterNations.

Verona Torres

Verona Torres

The idea to connext expatriates in Strasbourg fits perfectly to the city. Both are truly international.

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!

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Meet other Americans at our events in France

Attend our monthly events and activities for Americans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

InterNations Paris | January Afterwork by the Seine
InterNations Paris | January Afterwork by the Seine
✨🥂 New Year Evening on the Seine 🌊🎶 A new year has just begun, and Paris is glowing in a softer winter light — the perfect moment to reconnect, unwind, and enjoy a cozy evening by the river. Join us on a warm, heated péniche for gentle music, relaxed conversations, and a friendly mix of people
✨🥂 New Year Evening on the Seine 🌊🎶 A new year has just begun, and Paris is glowing in a softer winter light — the perfect moment to reconnect, unwind, and enjoy a cozy evening by the river. Join us on a warm, heated péniche for gentle music, relaxed conversations, and a friendly mix of people
InterNations Bordeaux 2026 First Event of the Year!
InterNations Bordeaux 2026 First Event of the Year!
Hope you all had a great beginning for the new year! Let us meet for the first official event of 2026 at Wash Bar, a place I know many of you love and where we always have a great time! If you are new to InterNations, let me know and I will introduce you! Looking forward to seeing everyone , Che
Hope you all had a great beginning for the new year! Let us meet for the first official event of 2026 at Wash Bar, a place I know many of you love and where we always have a great time! If you are new to InterNations, let me know and I will introduce you! Looking forward to seeing everyone , Che
A Mexican Restaurant
A Mexican Restaurant
A famous and well-established place in downtown Nice. Good food and reasonable prices. Come and enjoy !
A famous and well-established place in downtown Nice. Good food and reasonable prices. Come and enjoy !
Afterwork Vibes 🍻: Beer Bar
Afterwork Vibes 🍻: Beer Bar
Need to unwind after work? Let’s head to Confluence 🍻! A cool beer bar, 12 craft beers on tap, 400+ references, tasty street food, good vibes, friendly faces and great music. See you there!
Need to unwind after work? Let’s head to Confluence 🍻! A cool beer bar, 12 craft beers on tap, 400+ references, tasty street food, good vibes, friendly faces and great music. See you there!

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Why Americans move abroad … (and do they like it?)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Professional Networking Group
Professional Networking Group
Joie de Vivre Group
Joie de Vivre Group
Travel Addicts Group
Travel Addicts Group
Afterwork Group
Afterwork Group

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Find Tips and Advice on France from American Expats

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

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from the Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America in France.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our France Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get stuffedu0020turkey in Lyon.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for France to get information on institutions from your home country, including the American embassy.

From theu0020saltyu0020marshlandu0020ofu0020theu0020Camargue to theu0020Loireu0020Valley,u0020alsou0020knownu0020asu0020theu0020u0022Gardenu0020ofu0020Franceu0022, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly American expats in France.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Americans in France

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in France. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional French foieu0020gras, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Paris’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see theu0020Mediterraneanu0020climateu0020andu0020sceneryu0020ofu0020Lau0020Provence as well as other beautiful landmarks in France.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from the Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Hello from our Americans living in France!

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