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  • Connect with fellow Germans 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 Germans in Lyon

Grüß Gott to all of our Germans in Lyon! Are you interested in getting to know fellow German expats in Lyon? Are you looking for advice from other Germans, e.g. which bars in Lyon will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for roast pork with Knödel?

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 German expats, coming from Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and all regions of Germany.

Meet fellow Germans 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 Germans in Lyon.

Mar 20, 2024, 7:30 PM
3 attendees
The Spring Equinox is the start of the Persian New Year. I'm trying out a restaurant on Wednesday 20 March. If you can come out as well, we can celebrate together. Make your own reservations but d
Mar 21, 2024, 7:00 PM
7 attendees
The Goethe Institute hosts another of its famous speak-dating events. If you feel able to converse in German and French at a B1 level, please join us for this lively conversation evening. You have to
Mar 29, 2024, 7:00 PM
35 attendees
We have the honor of inviting you to the exhibition of the artist Narcis Alispahic, a talented visual artist. This POP-UP exhibition, titled 'Adventures on the Ephemeral Island of Narcis Alispahic's
You are cordially invited to join us for an unforgettable evening at Bar "Le Tramway"! Whether you're new to the city or a seasoned expatriate, come mingle with like-minded individuals in a vibrant at

Want to meet other Germans at our events?

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

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German Expats in Lyon Share Their Experiences

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

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