InterNations - A Place for Australians in Lyon

Hello to all of our Australians in Lyon! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Australian expats in Lyon? Are you looking for advice from other Australians, e.g. which bars in Lyon will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for vegemite?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Lyon. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of Australian expats, coming from Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and all regions of Australia.

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Paul O'Doherty

Paul O'Doherty

I am excited about meeting so many open-minded people, who are willing to help a total stranger enjoy Lyon.

Maria Cristina Alves

Maria Cristina Alves

If you don't speak French, it is difficult to find friends here. But InterNations helped me to meet other expats and get tips to improve my language skills.

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!

Why you'll love InterNations in Lyon

13,834
members in Lyon
189
Australian members
9
monthly events
15
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Australians at our events in Lyon

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

Snow Is Back ! Lets Go Skiing at Alpe D Huez
Snow Is Back ! Lets Go Skiing at Alpe D Huez
Hello, it's going to snow on Wednesday and Thursday, then the good weather is back. I suggest we go skiing in Alpe d'Huez, by bus via Ski-M. Here's the link to register: https://www.maisavia.fr/product/alpe-dhuez-28-03-2026/. Price: €62.50 (transport and lift pass). Meet at 6:45 am in front of Brass
Hello, it's going to snow on Wednesday and Thursday, then the good weather is back. I suggest we go skiing in Alpe d'Huez, by bus via Ski-M. Here's the link to register: https://www.maisavia.fr/product/alpe-dhuez-28-03-2026/. Price: €62.50 (transport and lift pass). Meet at 6:45 am in front of Brass
Peña (Traditional Argentinian Songs Concert)
Peña (Traditional Argentinian Songs Concert)
La Peña est un espace convivial, inspiré des cabarets et cafés-concerts, où chacun est invité à chanter, jouer ou simplement écouter ou danser, le tout autour d’un verre. Les inscriptions pour prendre le micro se font le soir même, selon les envies de chacun. 

 Les Peñas offrent une expérience un
La Peña est un espace convivial, inspiré des cabarets et cafés-concerts, où chacun est invité à chanter, jouer ou simplement écouter ou danser, le tout autour d’un verre. Les inscriptions pour prendre le micro se font le soir même, selon les envies de chacun. 

 Les Peñas offrent une expérience un
An Evening to Explore Esotericism
An Evening to Explore Esotericism
For the opening of the exhibition ‘At the Frontiers of Reality’, the Part-Dieu Library invites us to a special evening dedicated to discovery and curiosity, in a friendly and festive atmosphere open to everyone. This exhibition is a journey through the esoteric collections of the BmL and an invitati
For the opening of the exhibition ‘At the Frontiers of Reality’, the Part-Dieu Library invites us to a special evening dedicated to discovery and curiosity, in a friendly and festive atmosphere open to everyone. This exhibition is a journey through the esoteric collections of the BmL and an invitati
InterNations Lyon April Party
InterNations Lyon April Party
Hi everyone! For our April get-together, we’ve booked the indoor space of a cozy bar-restaurant near the Brotteaux nightlife area — perfect if you feel like continuing the night afterwards. The owner is super friendly and will prepare a great selection of tapas to enjoy with our drinks. Lea, who
Hi everyone! For our April get-together, we’ve booked the indoor space of a cozy bar-restaurant near the Brotteaux nightlife area — perfect if you feel like continuing the night afterwards. The owner is super friendly and will prepare a great selection of tapas to enjoy with our drinks. Lea, who

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

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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!

Lyon Community Group
Lyon Community Group

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Australian Expats in Lyon Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Australian expats in Lyon exchange experiences and tips to support each other. France'se prefecture, once famous as the world's silk capital, 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 Lyon’s Australian expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Australian expats in Lyon.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Lyon to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Australians in Lyon at Our Events

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

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