InterNations – The Place for New Zealanders Living in France

Want to connect with the expat community of New Zealanders in France? Looking for New Zealand compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other New Zealand expats to go on an excursion to the salty marshland of the Camargue with?

InterNations France offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in France or are still in New Zealand planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of New Zealand expats in France is going very strong, with members having roots all across New Zealand - from Christchurch, over Auckland to Wellington.

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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 New Zealanders at our events in France

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

Apero at L'Huilerie
Apero at L'Huilerie
Join us at Marseiile's newest, hippest spot!
Join us at Marseiile's newest, hippest spot!
Conférence ESCP - Carrefour
Conférence ESCP - Carrefour
Bonjour à toutes et à tous, Nous avons le plaisir de vous convier à notre prochaine soirée ESCP Alumni région AURA, le mercredi 03 décembre 2025 dès 19h au Fourvière Hôtel, avec la présence exceptionnelle de Benoît Soury, Directeur Exécutif Carrefour Proximité France & Directeur Marché Bio Groupe.
Bonjour à toutes et à tous, Nous avons le plaisir de vous convier à notre prochaine soirée ESCP Alumni région AURA, le mercredi 03 décembre 2025 dès 19h au Fourvière Hôtel, avec la présence exceptionnelle de Benoît Soury, Directeur Exécutif Carrefour Proximité France & Directeur Marché Bio Groupe.
InterNations Lille Afterwork Meetup - First Wednesdays
Every 1st Wednesday of the month, join us at Genever Lille for our monthly afterwork! Kick off each month with us at Genever Lille: refined, cozy, and perfect for a midweek reset. This Wednesday meet-up is a lighter, earlier take on our big Thursday gathering later in the month — ideal if you can’
Every 1st Wednesday of the month, join us at Genever Lille for our monthly afterwork! Kick off each month with us at Genever Lille: refined, cozy, and perfect for a midweek reset. This Wednesday meet-up is a lighter, earlier take on our big Thursday gathering later in the month — ideal if you can’
Book Club 37: the Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Book Club 37: the Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Dear literature lover, Our latest winner is The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, that tells a story of quiet heroism and of rediscovery. The otherwise ordinary Harold Fry captivates a nation when he leaves behind routine and regret and sets out on a 450-mile walk of hope to reach his dying friend
Dear literature lover, Our latest winner is The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, that tells a story of quiet heroism and of rediscovery. The otherwise ordinary Harold Fry captivates a nation when he leaves behind routine and regret and sets out on a 450-mile walk of hope to reach his dying friend

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Why expats from New Zealand 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 Kiwi 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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Tips and Advice on France from Your Fellow New Zealand Expats

Obviously, expat life in France goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow New\ Zealanders is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the French mentality and way of life. New\ Zealanders in France are a part of our community, calling cities such as Lyon, Nice, Paris, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow New\ Zealanders in Paris, for example.

Wondering where to shop for New\ Zealand delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the French InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from New\ Zealand.
  • On the France Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get pavlova in Paris, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for France has information on the nearest New\ Zealand embassy and many other institutions.

From the\ salty\ marshland\ of\ the\ Camargue to the\ Loire\ Valley,\ also\ known\ as\ the\ "Garden\ of\ France", you can meet supportive and friendly New\ Zealand expats in France on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow New Zealanders in France

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in France. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some French foie\ gras, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Paris’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover France? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see Brittany's\ rocky\ Atlantic\ coastline and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from New\ Zealand and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Hello from our New\ Zealanders living in France!

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