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  • Meet French in Lausanne

  • Get information in our Lausanne guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Lausanne

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    I was able to connect with other expats in Zurich who enjoy cycling as much as I do and organize weekly rides.

InterNations - A Place for French in Lausanne

Bonjour to all French in Lausanne! Would you like to meet fellow French expats in Lausanne? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other French, e.g. where in Lausanne 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 Lausanne. 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!

Meet fellow French at our events in Lausanne

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

Feb 21, 2025, 7:00 PM
9 attendees
Dear Members of the Lausanne Out and About Group Our 3rd board-game evening will take place at the restaurant (...) Protected content (...) , Friday the 21st February at 19:00 Evening agenda: 19h-2
Feb 23, 2025, 11:30 AM
15 attendees
Spend a magical Sunday to discover animals of five continents, including large variety of marine species. We shall luncheon at (...) Protected content (...)
Feb 25, 2025, 8:00 PM
6 attendees
Feb 26, 2025, 8:30 AM
5 attendees
invite you to a presentation of the Zeendoc DMS, where you will discover how to transform your documents into digital format. We will show you how to save time with the solution and reduce costs. The

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    From France, living in Lausanne
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    From France, living in Lausanne
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    From France, living in Lausanne
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    From France, living in Lausanne
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    From France, living in Lausanne

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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!

Find other French to share your hobbies with

French Expats in Lausanne Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, French expats in Lausanne are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. the gateway to Valais and seat of international olympic committee offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

  • Look through our Members Network to connect with Lausanne’s French expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow French expats in Lausanne.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Lausanne to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with French in Lausanne at Our Events

Our Lausanne community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Lausanne’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow French expats to discover Interlaken, the outdoor and action sports capital of Switzerland. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from France in your local community and meet French in Switzerland in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our French living in Lausanne!