InterNations – Uniting Austrians living in France

Would you like to get in touch with other Austrians in France? Are you in need of help and advice from your Austrian compatriots? Or would you like to join other Austrian 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 Austria 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 Austrian expats in France, coming from all corners of Austria - from Salzburg, over Vienna to Innsbruck.

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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 Austrians at our events in France

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

緋牡丹博徒 - Lady Yakuza – Japanese Film
みなさんこんにちは、映画「緋牡丹博徒」を見に行きましょう Hello everybody! Let's go see "Lady Yakuza" Japanese film Films are usually showing in Japanese language with French subtitles. Showing starts at 19:00. We'll meet 15 minutes before to queue up. Please note the films at (...) Protected content (...)
みなさんこんにちは、映画「緋牡丹博徒」を見に行きましょう Hello everybody! Let's go see "Lady Yakuza" Japanese film Films are usually showing in Japanese language with French subtitles. Showing starts at 19:00. We'll meet 15 minutes before to queue up. Please note the films at (...) Protected content (...)
Apero Orangerie Perchée
Apero Orangerie Perchée
Join us for an apéritif at l'Orangerie Perchée- a new venue with food, drinks, a terrace and a unique view into the rock-climbing hall! Don't miss it: Weds 13 May from 19h 🍹😎🧗‍♀️ Orangerie Perchée 15bis Bld Jean Pain Grenoble
Join us for an apéritif at l'Orangerie Perchée- a new venue with food, drinks, a terrace and a unique view into the rock-climbing hall! Don't miss it: Weds 13 May from 19h 🍹😎🧗‍♀️ Orangerie Perchée 15bis Bld Jean Pain Grenoble
InterNations Nice | Happy Hour @ Hilton DoubleTree
🌟 We’ve launched our monthly meetup! 🌟 Join us to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new people, all in a spirit of sharing, networking, and fun! 🤝✨ 📌 Access Details: Entry fees remain unchanged: Basic Members & Non-Members: Payment is cash only; credit cards are not accepted. Thank you
🌟 We’ve launched our monthly meetup! 🌟 Join us to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new people, all in a spirit of sharing, networking, and fun! 🤝✨ 📌 Access Details: Entry fees remain unchanged: Basic Members & Non-Members: Payment is cash only; credit cards are not accepted. Thank you
InterNations Paris | May Afterwork by the Seine
InterNations Paris | May Afterwork by the Seine
✨🥂 Seine Nights – May Edition 🌿🌊 May in Paris feels alive — longer golden evenings, warmer air, and the city glowing with early summer energy. It’s the perfect moment to gather by the river and enjoy the best of the season together. Join us for our Afterwork Evening aboard a cosy péniche, where
✨🥂 Seine Nights – May Edition 🌿🌊 May in Paris feels alive — longer golden evenings, warmer air, and the city glowing with early summer energy. It’s the perfect moment to gather by the river and enjoy the best of the season together. Join us for our Afterwork Evening aboard a cosy péniche, where

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Why Austrian 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 Austrian 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 Austrian Expats

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

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Austrian 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 Austria 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 Apfelstrudel in Lyon.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for France to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Austrian 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 Austrian expats in France.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Austrians 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 Austria and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Servus from our Austrians living in France!

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