Looking for French Expats in Italy?

Why French 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 French members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

Find Tips and Advice on Italy from French Expats

Of course, expat living in Italy is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow French is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Italian way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other French in Italy, residing in Rome, Milan, Napoli and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of French in Milan or French in Rome.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for French food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Italian InterNations Community:

• Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from France in Italy.
• Obtain and share insider tips in our Italy Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get foie gras in Milan.
• Search the InterNations Places database for Italy to get information on institutions from your home country, including the French embassy.

From hot and dry Apulia, full of ancient footsteps left by Greek, Arab, and Norman settlers to hilly, sycamore-dotted Tuscany, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly French expats in Italy.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow French in Italy

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Italy. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Italian minestrone, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Rome’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the stunning beaches of Calabria as well as other beautiful landmarks in Italy.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from France and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Bonjour from our French living in Italy!