InterNations – Uniting Irish living in France

Would you like to get in touch with other Irish in France? Are you in need of help and advice from your Irish compatriots? Or would you like to join other Irish 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 Ireland 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 Irish expats in France, coming from all corners of Ireland - from Cork, over Dublin to Limerick.

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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 Irish at our events in France

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

Inauguration: Discovery Hall at Gare Du Sud - Leonardo Da Vinci
Make way for the Discovery Hall, which Mayor Christian Estrosi – candidate for a fourth term – envisioned as a new cultural centre encompassing an art lending library, a games library, a comic book library, and more. Under the glass roof of the building erected in 1892, the renovations are nearing
Make way for the Discovery Hall, which Mayor Christian Estrosi – candidate for a fourth term – envisioned as a new cultural centre encompassing an art lending library, a games library, a comic book library, and more. Under the glass roof of the building erected in 1892, the renovations are nearing
Joyful Dinner and Karaoke Dancing @ Dahlia and Bruno’s Eco-House
Bring your joie de vivre, and let's dine, sing and dance together ! 💃 For the food buffet : it is FREE, each participant brings a beverage and some quality home made food, to eat and share. The buffet is composed of what each of us brings. If you feel something's missing, bring it ! We expect to
Bring your joie de vivre, and let's dine, sing and dance together ! 💃 For the food buffet : it is FREE, each participant brings a beverage and some quality home made food, to eat and share. The buffet is composed of what each of us brings. If you feel something's missing, bring it ! We expect to
Food Market - Chinese New Year
Food Market - Chinese New Year
The Food Market in Belleville (a vibrant, multi-ethnic neighbourhood in East Paris) is an enticing gastronomic journey. I suggest we meet there for the special edition celebrating Chinese New Year. More information here: https://www.paris.fr/evenements/le-food-market-celebre-le-nouvel-an-lunaire-105
The Food Market in Belleville (a vibrant, multi-ethnic neighbourhood in East Paris) is an enticing gastronomic journey. I suggest we meet there for the special edition celebrating Chinese New Year. More information here: https://www.paris.fr/evenements/le-food-market-celebre-le-nouvel-an-lunaire-105
📢 MARDI GRAS by Bordeaux-USA 🎉
📢 MARDI GRAS by Bordeaux-USA 🎉
Come join us to celebrate Mardi Gras just like in New Orleans! =Access is reserved exclusively for those with a payment confirmation email from HelloAsso platform= ℹ️ Reservation Deadline is February 16, 2026 at the latest / No refund if you're unable to attend to the event. ⚠️ It's MANDATORY to reg
Come join us to celebrate Mardi Gras just like in New Orleans! =Access is reserved exclusively for those with a payment confirmation email from HelloAsso platform= ℹ️ Reservation Deadline is February 16, 2026 at the latest / No refund if you're unable to attend to the event. ⚠️ It's MANDATORY to reg

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Why Irish 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 Irish 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 Irish Expats

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

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

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

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