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InterNations - A Place for French in Istanbul

Bonjour to all French in Istanbul! Would you like to meet fellow French expats in Istanbul? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other French, e.g. where in Istanbul your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get foie gras?

We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Istanbul. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of French expats, hailing from Paris, Nice, Lyon and all regions of France.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Istanbul

91,170

members in Istanbul

1,544

French members

monthly events

5,347

interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow French at our events in Istanbul

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow French in Istanbul.

Sushi & Cocktail Evening at Kadıköy

6. October 2026, 18:30

27 attendees

Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable evening at (...) Protected content (...) where we’ll meet new people, enjoy delicious sushi, and have a few cocktails together. Whether you’re new to Istanbul, an InterNations regular, or simply looking for a fun evening with an international crowd, you’re very

Self-Awarness and Meditation

7. October 2026, 11:00

5 attendees

Knowing the true self, connecting with our original qualities of purity ,peace, love and wisdom empower us and let us move from the limited to the unlimited . Note: Raja yoga is about controlling the mind ..No physical postures, No need for a mat :) This is the first lesson of a 8 lessons course ,

Date Stories: Red Flags & Plot Twists

7. October 2026, 18:15

7 attendees

We’ve all had that one date we’ll never forget — for all the wrong reasons. Join us for a fun and relaxed evening where we share the funniest, weirdest and most unexpected dating stories. Anonymous confessions, crazy plot twists, red flags and a few stories told live — with prizes for the best one

InterNations Istanbul October Newcomers' Event @ DabPub Pera

12. October 2026, 18:00

23 attendees

If you are new to Istanbul and/or new to InterNations, join us to mingle and meet other InterNations members! Our Newcomers' Events are small, lovely get-togethers, especially for members new to our Istanbul community. Finding like-minded people in a new city can be quite challenging. Therefore, t

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!