Looking for Australian Expats in France?

Why Australian 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 Australian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

Find Tips and Advice on France from Australian Expats

Of course, expat living in France is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Australians 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 Australians in France, residing in Paris, Lyon, Nice and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Australians in Paris or Australians in Lyon.

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

• Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Australia 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 vegemite in Lyon.
• Search the InterNations Places database for France to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Australian embassy.

From the salty marshland of the Camargue to the Loire Valley, also known as the "Garden of France", we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Australian expats in France.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Australians 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 foie gras, 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 the Mediterranean climate and scenery of La Provence as well as other beautiful landmarks in France.

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