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InterNations – Uniting Dutch living in France

Would you like to get in touch with other Dutch in France? Are you in need of help and advice from your Dutch compatriots? Or would you like to join other Dutch 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 the Netherlands 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 Dutch expats in France, coming from all corners of the Netherlands - from The Hague, over Amsterdam to Rotterdam.

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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.

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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 Dutch at our events in France

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

Contemporary Art #18: Laure Prouvost - We Felt A Star Dying
Between atoms and particles, Laure Prouvost takes you on an unprecedented sensory journey. Beneath the glass roof of the Grand Palais, the artist presents a monumental work combining video, sculpture, sound, scent, and light, the result of two years of research into quantum physics. Laure Prouvost i
Between atoms and particles, Laure Prouvost takes you on an unprecedented sensory journey. Beneath the glass roof of the Grand Palais, the artist presents a monumental work combining video, sculpture, sound, scent, and light, the result of two years of research into quantum physics. Laure Prouvost i
Vernissage Centre De La Photographie - MOUGINS
LES ÉCHOS DE L’ORDINAIRE ARTIST : Bertin van Manen from Netherlands. Exposition réalisée avec la Fondation Bertien van Manen, Amsterdam, en coproduction avec le Centre d'art Gwinzegal (Guingamp) et avec le soutien de l'ambassade du royaume des Pays-Bas. Cette exposition fait partie des Rencontres
LES ÉCHOS DE L’ORDINAIRE ARTIST : Bertin van Manen from Netherlands. Exposition réalisée avec la Fondation Bertien van Manen, Amsterdam, en coproduction avec le Centre d'art Gwinzegal (Guingamp) et avec le soutien de l'ambassade du royaume des Pays-Bas. Cette exposition fait partie des Rencontres
Enjoying A Delicious Dinner
Enjoying A Delicious Dinner
Let's enjoy planchas and seafood et autres régals d'été au bord de l'eau in the very heart of Toulouse
Let's enjoy planchas and seafood et autres régals d'été au bord de l'eau in the very heart of Toulouse
Outdoor Afterwork
Outdoor Afterwork
Let's catch up and meet some new people in a great setting along teh river ▬▬▬▬ Things to know ▬▬▬▬ ► Entrance is free. ► The venue opens at 5PM ans closes at 2AM ► Feel FREE to come, leave, cancel at anytime without any notice. Enjoy !
Let's catch up and meet some new people in a great setting along teh river ▬▬▬▬ Things to know ▬▬▬▬ ► Entrance is free. ► The venue opens at 5PM ans closes at 2AM ► Feel FREE to come, leave, cancel at anytime without any notice. Enjoy !

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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 Dutch Expats

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

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

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

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