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  • Meet French in Lisbon

  • Get information in our Lisbon guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Lisbon

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    The quality of InterNations' members convinced me to join. And I've indeed received a very warm welcome from fellow Lisbon expats..

InterNations - A Place for French in Lisbon

Bonjour to all of our French in Lisbon! Are you interested in getting to know fellow French expats in Lisbon? Are you looking for advice from other French, e.g. which bars in Lisbon will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for foie gras?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Lisbon. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of French expats, coming 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 Lisbon

37,749
members in Lisbon
1,878
French members
18
monthly events
1,162
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow French at our events in Lisbon

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

May 15, 2025, 7:00 PM
56 attendees
Lisbon has a special charm – cobblestone streets whispering stories, the sun gently warming the old buildings, and a cosmopolitan vibe that makes you feel at home no matter where you're from. And be
May 17, 2025, 11:30 AM
4 attendees
Join us at a brand new venue for InterNations! As in the film “39 Steps” by Hitchcock, there are 39 steps that give access to the Cine-Gastro-Bar, located on the 1st floor of the Cinemateca Portugue
Ready for a Secret Rooftop Party? (duhh... of course you are!) Join us right under the stars with Lisbon at your feet. At Lisbon latest rooftop bar, that's still kept a secret, we'll mingle, drink, e

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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.

  • Community Member
    From France, living in Lisbon
  • Community Member
    From France, living in Lisbon
  • Community Member
    From France, living in Lisbon
  • Community Member
    From France, living in Lisbon
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    From France, living in Lisbon

Meet other French in Lisbon

Our Global Partners

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 Lisbon Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where French expats in Lisbon exchange experiences and tips to support each other. An Alpha Global City In The Lisbon Metropolitan Area can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Lisbon’s French expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow French expats in Lisbon.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Lisbon to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow French in Lisbon at Our Events

Our community in Lisbon is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Lisbon’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other French expats to explore the Algarve. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from France in your local community as well as French in Portugal nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our French living in Lisbon!