InterNations - A Place for French in San Francisco

Bonjour to all of our French in San Francisco! Are you interested in getting to know fellow French expats in San Francisco? Are you looking for advice from other French, e.g. which bars in San Francisco will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for foie gras?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations San Francisco. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of French expats, coming from Paris, Nice, Lyon and all regions of France.

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Raul Gonzales

Raul Gonzales

Thanks to InterNations, I quickly found useful tips of where to search for a flat. And I met great global minds at the same time.

Li Wang

Li Wang

As I already connected with several Chinese women before moving to San Francisco, I quickly felt at home here.

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 San Francisco

19,019
members in San Francisco
826
French members
19
monthly events
500
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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

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What our French expats have to say about living in San Francisco

We asked tens of thousands of expats about their lives abroad in our Expat Insider surveys. In addition to our standard questions, we invite them to share what they like or dislike about their experiences in their own words. Here, we’ve selected some of the most interesting or representative quotes about expat life in San Francisco from French expats, grouped into positive and negative opinions.

Let’s start with the positive ones.

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Living in San Francisco, I really enjoy being surrounded by nature.
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On the downside, here's are some negative experiences from French expats in San Francisco

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One downside of living in here is that I find it challenging to navigate the city’s culture of individualism, superficiality, and materialism.
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Living in San Francisco, I find it difficult that San Francisco is too fare from France, the time difference is huge, food is good but not as tasty and life is really expensive!
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Meet fellow French at our events in San Francisco

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

Taco Tuesday at Flores in Corte Madera
Taco Tuesday at Flores in Corte Madera
Let's celebrate Taco Tuesday with a return to (...) Protected content (...) Savor more than just tacos, the bar features a curated selection of over 50 rare and small-batch tequilas and mezcals, expertly crafted into unique margaritas and creative cocktails that showcase Mexico's rich spirit-maki
Let's celebrate Taco Tuesday with a return to (...) Protected content (...) Savor more than just tacos, the bar features a curated selection of over 50 rare and small-batch tequilas and mezcals, expertly crafted into unique margaritas and creative cocktails that showcase Mexico's rich spirit-maki
Live Music and Dancing at Eria in Sausalito
Live Music and Dancing at Eria in Sausalito
Come join us for live music and dancing at this spectacular event venue with one of the best views of the bay and downtown San Francisco. Kiana, the daughter of one of our members, will be singing live pop, R&B, and nostalgia throwbacks. She has a beautiful voice and what is better than dancing th
Come join us for live music and dancing at this spectacular event venue with one of the best views of the bay and downtown San Francisco. Kiana, the daughter of one of our members, will be singing live pop, R&B, and nostalgia throwbacks. She has a beautiful voice and what is better than dancing th
Carlos Caminos Guitar Trio
Carlos Caminos Guitar Trio
Back by popular demand! Carlos is coming back with his Trio to delight with his virtuous guitar playing. Dance and enjoy live Latin music! CARLOS CAMINOS Having lived and performed in South America, Spain, and the United States, Carlos Caminos brings a global musical perspective shaped by deep
Back by popular demand! Carlos is coming back with his Trio to delight with his virtuous guitar playing. Dance and enjoy live Latin music! CARLOS CAMINOS Having lived and performed in South America, Spain, and the United States, Carlos Caminos brings a global musical perspective shaped by deep
InterNations San Francisco  May Fête @ Barbarossa Lounge
Come join us for the "May Fête" on Saturday, May 30th. We return once again at 18:30 (6:30pm) to the SPECTACULAR Barbarossa Lounge, a Barbary Coast inspired bar/lounge with a unique, modern and elegant atmosphere, located in Jackson Square. It promises to be an amazing evening for you to catch up wi
Come join us for the "May Fête" on Saturday, May 30th. We return once again at 18:30 (6:30pm) to the SPECTACULAR Barbarossa Lounge, a Barbary Coast inspired bar/lounge with a unique, modern and elegant atmosphere, located in Jackson Square. It promises to be an amazing evening for you to catch up wi

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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!

Language Exchange Group
Language Exchange Group
Night Out Group
Night Out Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Film Lovers Group
Film Lovers Group

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French Expats in San Francisco Share Their Experiences

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

Meet Fellow French in San Francisco at Our Events

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

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