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

InterNations - A Place for Brits in Lyon

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

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 British expats, coming from London, Cardiff, Glasgow and all regions of the UK.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

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Meet fellow Brits 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 Brits in Lyon.

Join us on December 11 for a festive evening of good cheer, great company, and holiday spirit! Let’s come together one last time this year to celebrate, connect, and raise a glass to a memorable 2023.
Dec 14, 2024, 3:30 PM
19 attendees
Dear friends, Stéphanie Morales, once again invites us to her show. Last time it was a jazz concert, this time a musical theatre. Let's book a place in time to be able to enjoy Stephanie's superb arti
Dec 15, 2024, 2:00 PM
13 attendees
We are going for a Christmas jog/run (about 10km for runners / 5km for walkers) in the style of the hash house harriers, the drinking club with a running problem. Runners will have to discover the tra
Jan 23, 2025, 7:00 PM
1 attendee
Please read carefully: For this event, you need to sign-up at the Goethe Institute by sending an email to info-lyon@goethe.de. If you are not on their list for that event, you cannot attend. Also, you

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    From United Kingdom, living in Lyon
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    From United Kingdom, living in Lyon
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    From United Kingdom, living in Lyon
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    From United Kingdom, living in Lyon
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    From United Kingdom, living in Lyon

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British Expats in Lyon Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where British 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 British expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow British expats in Lyon.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Lyon to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Brits 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 British expats to explore the salty marshland of the Camargue. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from the UK in your local community as well as Brits in France nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Brits living in Lyon!