InterNations – Uniting Canadians living in France

Would you like to get in touch with other Canadians in France? Are you in need of help and advice from your Canadian compatriots? Or would you like to join other Canadian 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 Canada 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 Canadian expats in France, coming from all corners of Canada - from Montreal, over Ottawa to Vancouver.

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 Canadians at our events in France

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

End of the Summer Pic Nic :  “Two Truths and a Dream”
You’re warmly invited to a delightful picnic in the heart of Paris! Join us on the charming Île Saint-Louis for a relaxing afternoon filled with good food, great company, and beautiful views along the Seine. Please bring whatever you’d like to eat and drink—this way we can avoid food waste and eve
You’re warmly invited to a delightful picnic in the heart of Paris! Join us on the charming Île Saint-Louis for a relaxing afternoon filled with good food, great company, and beautiful views along the Seine. Please bring whatever you’d like to eat and drink—this way we can avoid food waste and eve
Happy Swimming 🏊‍♀️ and Joyful Afternoon Buffet
Dear friends, PLEASE READ THIS DESCRIPTION AND ALL THE MESSAGES BELOW Bring your joie de vivre, and let's refresh ourselves in the swimming pool and celebrate the SUMMER with a JOYFUL AFTERNOON BUFFET ! With this hot weather, we’ll first meet AT HOME 55 rue Victor Hugo Houilles at 1:00 PM. PLEAS
Dear friends, PLEASE READ THIS DESCRIPTION AND ALL THE MESSAGES BELOW Bring your joie de vivre, and let's refresh ourselves in the swimming pool and celebrate the SUMMER with a JOYFUL AFTERNOON BUFFET ! With this hot weather, we’ll first meet AT HOME 55 rue Victor Hugo Houilles at 1:00 PM. PLEAS
Apéro at Guinguette All Ages!
Apéro at Guinguette All Ages!
Let’s have a last apéro of the week in the countryside, 15 minutes away from Toulouse. Join us at (...) Protected content (...) in Plaisance for drinks and nice tapas.
Let’s have a last apéro of the week in the countryside, 15 minutes away from Toulouse. Join us at (...) Protected content (...) in Plaisance for drinks and nice tapas.
InterNations Strasbourg Official Event @ Voco by IHG
"Voco Strasbourg Centre - The Garden" will be pleased to host us once again at its bar, and even on its green terrasse if sun succeed to scare clouds. The drill of the Officiel Event remains the same : - welcome new comers, and contribute to connect each others - place and pay your orders at the ba
"Voco Strasbourg Centre - The Garden" will be pleased to host us once again at its bar, and even on its green terrasse if sun succeed to scare clouds. The drill of the Officiel Event remains the same : - welcome new comers, and contribute to connect each others - place and pay your orders at the ba

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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 Canadian Expats

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

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

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

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