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.

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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 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.

Yoga & Brunch - Grand Café
Yoga & Brunch - Grand Café
PLEASE REGISTER HERE BEFORE TO SUBSCRIBE ON INTERNATIONS (...) Protected content (...) Brunch will be served in the private salon where we do the yoga class. Le Grand Café is Chef Pâtissier Sébastien Gaudard's third boutique in Paris. Expect special treatment with and award winning cakes and trea
PLEASE REGISTER HERE BEFORE TO SUBSCRIBE ON INTERNATIONS (...) Protected content (...) Brunch will be served in the private salon where we do the yoga class. Le Grand Café is Chef Pâtissier Sébastien Gaudard's third boutique in Paris. Expect special treatment with and award winning cakes and trea
OK ! Wanna Bet ?
OK ! Wanna Bet ?
Watch a horse race live is certainly an experience ! 🐎🐎 And if you feel confident enough, you can even bet on the winner. 🤞 Horse races are taking place on Saturday, 7-Feb at the Hippodrome du Bouscat as of 11.30 AM. Let's meet at the gate at 11.15 AM.🧭 Tram D , stop : Hippodrome For anyone
Watch a horse race live is certainly an experience ! 🐎🐎 And if you feel confident enough, you can even bet on the winner. 🤞 Horse races are taking place on Saturday, 7-Feb at the Hippodrome du Bouscat as of 11.30 AM. Let's meet at the gate at 11.15 AM.🧭 Tram D , stop : Hippodrome For anyone
AMANDINE ROUSGUISTO Au CENTRE D ART CONTEMPORAIN -CARROS
CARROS EN LUMIÈRE PHOTOGRAPHIÉS 1883-2025 The exhibition takes its title from a mysterious phenomenon: those suspended moments just before sunrise, when birds join in unison to sing the first notes of the day. It occupies this threshold between silence and vibration, revealing twenty years of work
CARROS EN LUMIÈRE PHOTOGRAPHIÉS 1883-2025 The exhibition takes its title from a mysterious phenomenon: those suspended moments just before sunrise, when birds join in unison to sing the first notes of the day. It occupies this threshold between silence and vibration, revealing twenty years of work
Common Areas a Collective Adventure. Exhibition
As part of its metropolitan off-site program, the Pavillon de l’Arsenal is pleased to install the exhibition Parties communes in partnership with Plateau Urbain, a temporary urban planning cooperative, in the heart of the site of the former La Rochefoucauld hospital. Temporarily transforming the si
As part of its metropolitan off-site program, the Pavillon de l’Arsenal is pleased to install the exhibition Parties communes in partnership with Plateau Urbain, a temporary urban planning cooperative, in the heart of the site of the former La Rochefoucauld hospital. Temporarily transforming the si

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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 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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