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.

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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 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.

Journée Ski De Fond - Raquettes
Journée Ski De Fond - Raquettes
Rejoignez-moi pour une magnifique journée en milieu de semaine sur le plateau de Beille ! Au programme : ski de fond, raquettes, ou un peu des deux, si vous avez la chance d’être libre le mercredi. Je peux emmener trois personnes depuis Toulouse avec ma voiture, départ vers 9h30 et retour vers 17h.
Rejoignez-moi pour une magnifique journée en milieu de semaine sur le plateau de Beille ! Au programme : ski de fond, raquettes, ou un peu des deux, si vous avez la chance d’être libre le mercredi. Je peux emmener trois personnes depuis Toulouse avec ma voiture, départ vers 9h30 et retour vers 17h.
NINKASI EVENING  CONCERT  MUSIK LAB : REST IN GALE + MADFIELD
Huit nouveaux projets artistiques rejoignent la pépinière de talents de l’Asso Ninkasi Musik Lab 💜 Huit projets qui représentent le talent, la richesse et la diversité de la scène émergente et que nous vous invitons à découvrir en live. Pour cette saison 2026 du Ninkasi Musik Lab – les 10 ans ! –
Huit nouveaux projets artistiques rejoignent la pépinière de talents de l’Asso Ninkasi Musik Lab 💜 Huit projets qui représentent le talent, la richesse et la diversité de la scène émergente et que nous vous invitons à découvrir en live. Pour cette saison 2026 du Ninkasi Musik Lab – les 10 ans ! –
InterNations Toulouse | Spanish Fiesta @ La Tantina De Burgos
Ready to spice up your afterwork plans? Join us for one of our famous Spanish-style evenings at La Tantina de Burgos and celebrate with the growing InterNations Toulouse community! Enjoy special prices on sangria and beer, tasty tapas, lively music, and festive lights for a true fiesta latina atmos
Ready to spice up your afterwork plans? Join us for one of our famous Spanish-style evenings at La Tantina de Burgos and celebrate with the growing InterNations Toulouse community! Enjoy special prices on sangria and beer, tasty tapas, lively music, and festive lights for a true fiesta latina atmos
InterNations Paris | February NEWCOMERS´ EVENT
InterNations Paris | February NEWCOMERS´ EVENT
🌍 WELCOME NEWCOMERS – EXPATS ROOFTOP NIGHT 🌇 New in Paris or just looking to meet new people? Join us for a special Expats & Newcomers´ Night at ✨ Terraza Mikuna Rooftop 👉 On top of BHV, with a stunning view over Paris 🌿 Indoor & outdoor terraces 🕢 From 7:00 PM A relaxed and international eve
🌍 WELCOME NEWCOMERS – EXPATS ROOFTOP NIGHT 🌇 New in Paris or just looking to meet new people? Join us for a special Expats & Newcomers´ Night at ✨ Terraza Mikuna Rooftop 👉 On top of BHV, with a stunning view over Paris 🌿 Indoor & outdoor terraces 🕢 From 7:00 PM A relaxed and international eve

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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.

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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 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!

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