InterNations – Uniting Australians living in France

Would you like to get in touch with other Australians in France? Are you in need of help and advice from your Australian compatriots? Or would you like to join other Australian expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the salty marshland of the Camargue?

Whether you have settled as an expat in France or are still living in Australia 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 Australian expats in France, coming from all corners of Australia - from Sydney, over Canberra to Melbourne.

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!

Meet other Australians at our events in France

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

 Romanian Movie "Occident (2002)"
Romanian Movie "Occident (2002)"
Let's go watch the romanian comedy/drama about the grey times of the romanian post communist transition. It's the first 'longue métrage' of the romanian producer Cristian Mungiu Here is the link for buying the tickets: https://www.nouvelodeon.com/reserver/F347429/D1763492400/VO/252774/ The movie
Let's go watch the romanian comedy/drama about the grey times of the romanian post communist transition. It's the first 'longue métrage' of the romanian producer Cristian Mungiu Here is the link for buying the tickets: https://www.nouvelodeon.com/reserver/F347429/D1763492400/VO/252774/ The movie
A Russian Restaurant
A Russian Restaurant
Come and enjoy this well-known restaurant in Nice 😀 ! A family owned place and a wide choice of dishes.
Come and enjoy this well-known restaurant in Nice 😀 ! A family owned place and a wide choice of dishes.
Beaujol’en Scène
Beaujol’en Scène
The Young Winemakers of the Rhône announce that BEAUJOL’EN SCÈNE 2025 will take place again this year to the legendary Place des Terreaux on November 19 and 20. Since 1996, the Young Farmers of the Rhône have been organizing festivities to celebrate the arrival of the Beaujolais Nouveaux in Lyon. It
The Young Winemakers of the Rhône announce that BEAUJOL’EN SCÈNE 2025 will take place again this year to the legendary Place des Terreaux on November 19 and 20. Since 1996, the Young Farmers of the Rhône have been organizing festivities to celebrate the arrival of the Beaujolais Nouveaux in Lyon. It
InterNations Paris | November Newcomers´Event 😜
InterNations Paris | November Newcomers´Event 😜
If you are new in Paris or new to InterNations, you are welcome to join our Newcomers' Event with the best Expat network @ Comptoir Paradis, this place will make you totally travel, get ready!!! An InterNations banner will guide you at the entrance. What to expect: From 6.30pm - Networking and i
If you are new in Paris or new to InterNations, you are welcome to join our Newcomers' Event with the best Expat network @ Comptoir Paradis, this place will make you totally travel, get ready!!! An InterNations banner will guide you at the entrance. What to expect: From 6.30pm - Networking and i

Why Australian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

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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

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.

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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!