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InterNations - A Place for Spaniards in Paris

¡Hola! to all of our Spaniards in Paris! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Spanish expats in Paris? Are you looking for advice from other Spaniards, e.g. which bars in Paris will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for paella?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Paris. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of Spanish expats, coming from Madrid, Sevilla, Barcelona and all regions of Spain.

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Rajat Bhatnagar

Rajat Bhatnagar

As a new arrival in Paris, InterNations provided me with the chance to get in touch with other Indians and get used to life in Europe faster.

Samantha Greene

Samantha Greene

Meeting people from so many different countries in a convivial atmosphere is what I like best about our expat events in Paris.

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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!

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Why you'll love InterNations in Paris

88,229
members in Paris
2,169
Spanish members
82
monthly events
3,134
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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

What Spaniards had to say about life in Paris

We asked tens of thousands of expats about their life abroad during our Expat Insider surveys. Aside from the predefined question we ask them about we also ask them what they like or dislike about their life abroad and let them answer in their own words. We selected some of the most interesting or typical quotes we get about expat life in Paris from the viewpoint of Spaniards. Lets start with the positive ones.

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“Dining out in Paris is always a great experience.” — Spaniard living in Paris
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“I love the variety of restaurants and cuisines available in Paris.” — Spaniard living in Paris
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“What I like about living in Paris is that I have the opportunity to learn and improve my French.” — Spaniard living in Paris
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“What I appreciate about living in Paris is its rich cultural scene.” — Spaniard living in Paris
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“I like that I’m only two hours away from Spain, so it still feels quite close. In France, I’ve had the chance to choose my career, with plenty of work opportunities. I’ve also found good Spanish and Brazilian friends to spend time with.” — Spaniard living in Paris
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Now let's see what some Spaniards wish was different about expat life Paris.

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“I’m not satisfied with how the government manages social and financial crises.” — Spaniard living in Paris
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“I unfortunately find the weather in Paris difficult, as well as what I see as a regression of democracy.” — Spaniard living in Paris
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“I struggle with the lack of socialising opportunities, making friends, and the workload.” — Spaniard living in Paris
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“What bothers me about living here is that you never really get to be seen as an equal — you are a foreigner. You can work and have a life, but you need to work harder. If you can’t speak French, it’s difficult to have a fulfilled life in France.” — Spaniard living in Paris
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“The bureaucracy can be challenging. At work, I find many colleagues averse to progress and set in their ways. I’ve also experienced some patriarchal tendencies — as a woman, people quickly assume I’m a secretary, even though I was hired as an international business developer.” — Spaniard living in Paris
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Meet fellow Spaniards at our events in Paris

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

Trois Adieux (Spanish Movie)
Trois Adieux (Spanish Movie)
🇫🇷 Français (English below) Bonjour, Je vous propose de nous retrouver autour de Trois adieux, le dernier film d’Isabel Coixet, réalisatrice espagnole récompensée notamment par dix Goya. Adapté du roman autobiographique Tre ciotole de l’écrivaine italienne Michela Murgia, le film explore avec dé
🇫🇷 Français (English below) Bonjour, Je vous propose de nous retrouver autour de Trois adieux, le dernier film d’Isabel Coixet, réalisatrice espagnole récompensée notamment par dix Goya. Adapté du roman autobiographique Tre ciotole de l’écrivaine italienne Michela Murgia, le film explore avec dé
InterNations Paris | September Newcomers' Event
InterNations Paris | September Newcomers' Event
New to InterNations? New to Paris? For our new concept of the Newcomers we welcome you at Hotel Des Grand Voyageurs, a very central venue near Boulevard Saint Germain (An InterNations banner will guide you) What To Expect: From 19.30h to 20.30h: - Networking and introduction Between Newbies - A
New to InterNations? New to Paris? For our new concept of the Newcomers we welcome you at Hotel Des Grand Voyageurs, a very central venue near Boulevard Saint Germain (An InterNations banner will guide you) What To Expect: From 19.30h to 20.30h: - Networking and introduction Between Newbies - A
InterNations Paris I NEW VENUE Event @Hotel Des Grands Voyageurs
This event is FREE for Albatross members. Basic members only pay 10 EUR (...or you upgrade to Albatross membership and get in for free, too.) Welcome to the classy Hotel Grand Voyageur - a brand new venue - reserved exclusively for InterNations. What to expect? A fun afterwork among Albatross m
This event is FREE for Albatross members. Basic members only pay 10 EUR (...or you upgrade to Albatross membership and get in for free, too.) Welcome to the classy Hotel Grand Voyageur - a brand new venue - reserved exclusively for InterNations. What to expect? A fun afterwork among Albatross m
InterNations Paris | September Afterwork by the Seine
InterNations Paris | September Afterwork by the Seine
✨🥂 Seine Nights – September Edition 🎂🌅 September in Paris brings a fresh energy — and this time, we have something special to celebrate: InterNations is turning 19\! 🎉 Join us aboard a cosy péniche by the Seine for relaxed conversations, great company, and a little birthday celebration of cou
✨🥂 Seine Nights – September Edition 🎂🌅 September in Paris brings a fresh energy — and this time, we have something special to celebrate: InterNations is turning 19\! 🎉 Join us aboard a cosy péniche by the Seine for relaxed conversations, great company, and a little birthday celebration of cou

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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!

Professional Networking Group
Professional Networking Group
Joie de Vivre Group
Joie de Vivre Group
Travel Addicts Group
Travel Addicts Group
Afterwork Group
Afterwork Group

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Spanish Expats in Paris Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Spanish expats in Paris exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The "City Of Light" 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 Paris’s Spanish expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Spanish expats in Paris.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Paris to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Spaniards in Paris at Our Events

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

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