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  • Meet Chinese in Lyon

  • Get information in our Lyon guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Lyon

  • Paul O'Doherty

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

InterNations - A Place for Chinese in Lyon

Ni hao to all of our Chinese in Lyon! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Chinese expats in Lyon? Are you looking for advice from other Chinese, e.g. which bars in Lyon will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for Peking duck & hot pot?

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 Chinese expats, coming from Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and all regions of China.

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 Lyon

13,834
members in Lyon
174
Chinese members
9
monthly events
15
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Chinese 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 Chinese in Lyon.

Mar 28, 2025, 7:30 AM
5 attendees
Let’s run together before work ! We meet along the Rhône at the college footbridge for a short 6/7 km run at 7.30 am. We'll finish with a quick coffee next to the meeting place, for those who want it
Mar 30, 2025, 8:30 AM
27 attendees
Hi hikers, now with spring it's time to hike and discover the nature in Beaujolais. A 15km hike through vineyards and woods. Along the way you will discover some remarkable castles and beautiful panor
Mar 30, 2025, 2:00 PM
2 attendees
Let's grab some fresh air high up in Ste Foy! We are going for a jog/run (about 6km for walkers, 10km for runners) in the style of the hash house harriers, the drinking club with a running problem.
You are cordially invited to an enchanting wine evening at CAVAVIN a picturesque vaulted cellar located in Lyon's Saint-Georges / Saint-Jean district. CAVAVIN is a must-visit destination for anyone

Want to meet other Chinese at our events?

  • Community Member
    From China, living in Lyon
  • Community Member
    From China, living in Lyon
  • Community Member
    From China, living in Lyon
  • Community Member
    From China, living in Lyon
  • Community Member
    From China, living in Lyon

Meet other Chinese in Lyon

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 Chinese to share your hobbies with

Chinese Expats in Lyon Share Their Experiences

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

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