InterNations - A Place for Irish in Lyon

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

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 Irish expats, coming from Dublin, Limerick, Cork and all regions of Ireland.

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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
148
Irish members
9
monthly events
806
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Irish 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 Irish in Lyon.

Apéro Virtual Reality
Apéro Virtual Reality
Come to discover Virtual Reality games during our Apéro, You can bring your own drinks and appertizers for free because I already have reserved the place for all of us for one hour and a half. Each person can play 35 minutes maximum but we can stay 90 minutes at OVRDOZE drinking, appertizing and cha
Come to discover Virtual Reality games during our Apéro, You can bring your own drinks and appertizers for free because I already have reserved the place for all of us for one hour and a half. Each person can play 35 minutes maximum but we can stay 90 minutes at OVRDOZE drinking, appertizing and cha
Afterwork  " DOCKS 40" + Dancing
Afterwork " DOCKS 40" + Dancing
Restaurant festif. Les vendredis le Docks 40 devient un véritable spot de la fête lyonnaise. L'ambiance est rythmée par des sets musicaux en direct, des DJ sets, et une animation qui se prolonge jusqu’au bout de la nuit. Les soirées sont parfaites pour ceux qui souhaitent allier le plaisir des papi
Restaurant festif. Les vendredis le Docks 40 devient un véritable spot de la fête lyonnaise. L'ambiance est rythmée par des sets musicaux en direct, des DJ sets, et une animation qui se prolonge jusqu’au bout de la nuit. Les soirées sont parfaites pour ceux qui souhaitent allier le plaisir des papi
InterNations Lyon Summer Terrace Party ☀️
InterNations Lyon Summer Terrace Party ☀️
Dear all, Let's return to the terrace of this beautiful Victorian house, where we enjoyed a great dinner together at the beginning of June. This time, we'll keep it more relaxed with an afterwork gathering featuring drinks and shared appetizers. The restaurant is offering a package that includes a
Dear all, Let's return to the terrace of this beautiful Victorian house, where we enjoyed a great dinner together at the beginning of June. This time, we'll keep it more relaxed with an afterwork gathering featuring drinks and shared appetizers. The restaurant is offering a package that includes a

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Why Irish 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 Irish 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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Irish Expats in Lyon Share Their Experiences

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

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

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