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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.

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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 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.

European Heritage Day: Le Salon Rouge, Mairie De Toulouse
As every year, European Heritage Days are an opportunity to discover sites steeped in history that are not normally open to the public. Join us on 19th September for a unique visit to a Toulouse landmark. This year we've got plans :) Meet up at 9.45 in front of the Capitole. Then at 10am we'll hea
As every year, European Heritage Days are an opportunity to discover sites steeped in history that are not normally open to the public. Join us on 19th September for a unique visit to a Toulouse landmark. This year we've got plans :) Meet up at 9.45 in front of the Capitole. Then at 10am we'll hea
Yoga Class on A Boat + Brunch or Coffee
Yoga Class on A Boat + Brunch or Coffee
Hello yogis & yoginis ! Join me next Saturday for a Kundalini yoga class with (...) Protected content (...) After the class we'll go nearby on the river for a coffee or more (optional). Many thanks for your participation :) See you soon ! Enrica
Hello yogis & yoginis ! Join me next Saturday for a Kundalini yoga class with (...) Protected content (...) After the class we'll go nearby on the river for a coffee or more (optional). Many thanks for your participation :) See you soon ! Enrica
Musée Marmottan Monet Visit for Heritage Days
Musée Marmottan Monet Visit for Heritage Days
Hi everyone, The European Heritage Days are coming up, and I’d love for us to explore the Musée Marmottan Monet together! Tucked away in the 16th arrondissement, this beautiful former hunting lodge holds the world’s largest collection of Claude Monet’s works—including the iconic Impression, Sunrise
Hi everyone, The European Heritage Days are coming up, and I’d love for us to explore the Musée Marmottan Monet together! Tucked away in the 16th arrondissement, this beautiful former hunting lodge holds the world’s largest collection of Claude Monet’s works—including the iconic Impression, Sunrise
Posponed MUSÉE PICASSO - Michel Verjux-ANTIBES
Posponed MUSÉE PICASSO - Michel Verjux-ANTIBES
Michel Verus est un artiste plasticien français actif depuis 40 ans dont le matériau principal et la lumière, son œuvre qui a dit rigueur et simplicité consiste à utiliser entre l'théorie du projecteur fermer « Karl Hopper « pour mettre en lumière les lieux. Son intervention fermera par un éclairag
Michel Verus est un artiste plasticien français actif depuis 40 ans dont le matériau principal et la lumière, son œuvre qui a dit rigueur et simplicité consiste à utiliser entre l'théorie du projecteur fermer « Karl Hopper « pour mettre en lumière les lieux. Son intervention fermera par un éclairag

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Why expats from New Zealand move abroad (& how they like it)

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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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