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InterNations - A Place for French in São Paulo

Bonjour to all of our French in São Paulo! Are you interested in getting to know fellow French expats in São Paulo? Are you looking for advice from other French, e.g. which bars in São Paulo 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 São Paulo. 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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Francois Bertrand

Francois Bertrand

What a thrilling city São Paulo is. With a great international expat community that keeps in touch on InterNations.

Elin Gustavson

Elin Gustavson

As I already met several expat women on InterNations online, it was great to meet offline and get to know each other in real life.

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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 Sao Paulo

33,545
members in Sao Paulo
5+
French members
37
monthly events
32
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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What French love about living in São Paulo

We asked tens of thousands of expats about their experiences of living abroad as part of our Expat Insider surveys. In addition to answering our standard questions, participants shared what they liked or disliked about life in their host country. Here, we selected some of the most interesting and representative comments from French living in São Paulo.

We have grouped the quotes into positive and negative experiences - starting with the things they enjoy most about the city.

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I really enjoy the weather, which is better than where I grew up in England. People are somewhat friendlier, and in a big city like São Paulo, you have everything you need and can enjoy a slightly higher quality of life than in some major European or UK cities. — French expat in São Paulo
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I really enjoy the great work environment in São Paulo. — French expat in São Paulo
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The lifestyle here suits me perfectly. — French expat in São Paulo
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The people are very friendly, creative, hardworking, and welcoming. — French expat in São Paulo
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I absolutely love the climate in São Paulo. — French expat in São Paulo
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Now let's move to negative reviews of expat life in São Paulo

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Crime is more prevalent than I’m comfortable with. — French expat in São Paulo
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I have some safety concerns living here. — French expat in São Paulo
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I find that not speaking the local language makes daily life more challenging. — French expat in São Paulo
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I find the inequality, corruption, and lack of education concerning. — French expat in São Paulo
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Getting around the city can be very frustrating. — French expat in São Paulo
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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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Meet fellow French at our events in São Paulo

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

InterNations SP 🏳️‍🌈 Villain’s Ball Halloween Drag Show 🖤 🎃
🎃 Halloween Villains Ball at The Core Get ready for a glamorous, spooky and delightfully wicked Halloween night in São Paulo! 🖤 This Halloween, we’re heading to The Core for a night of drag, live performances, costumes, villains and a wonderfully LGBTQIA+ atmosphere. Expect a diverse, welcoming
🎃 Halloween Villains Ball at The Core Get ready for a glamorous, spooky and delightfully wicked Halloween night in São Paulo! 🖤 This Halloween, we’re heading to The Core for a night of drag, live performances, costumes, villains and a wonderfully LGBTQIA+ atmosphere. Expect a diverse, welcoming
InterNations SP Halloween 80's Trash: Witchcraft — Night Out
Join us for a magical Halloween night at the iconic Trash 80’s party! This year’s theme is Witchcraft: expect witches, potions, strange creatures, spellbinding décor, themed drinks, performances, and lots of dancing. Suggested costume theme: Witchcraft — witches, warlocks, magical creatures, dark e
Join us for a magical Halloween night at the iconic Trash 80’s party! This year’s theme is Witchcraft: expect witches, potions, strange creatures, spellbinding décor, themed drinks, performances, and lots of dancing. Suggested costume theme: Witchcraft — witches, warlocks, magical creatures, dark e
InterNations SP - Brazilian Vibes & Live Music at Boa Praça
Brazilian Night at Boa Praça Join us for a relaxed evening at Boa Praça, a beautifully decorated Brazilian bar just a short walk from Avenida Paulista. Expect a lively atmosphere, great Brazilian food and drinks, and live music — the perfect setting to meet other InterNations members and enjoy a g
Brazilian Night at Boa Praça Join us for a relaxed evening at Boa Praça, a beautifully decorated Brazilian bar just a short walk from Avenida Paulista. Expect a lively atmosphere, great Brazilian food and drinks, and live music — the perfect setting to meet other InterNations members and enjoy a g
InterNations São Paulo – End of Year Celebration Party 🎉
Let’s celebrate the end of another amazing year together! Join us for a relaxed and festive evening as we look back on the friendships, experiences and memorable moments that made this year special in our InterNations community. Whether you've attended many events or just a few, this is the perfec
Let’s celebrate the end of another amazing year together! Join us for a relaxed and festive evening as we look back on the friendships, experiences and memorable moments that made this year special in our InterNations community. Whether you've attended many events or just a few, this is the perfec

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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!

French Language and Culture Group
French Language and Culture Group
After Work Group
After Work Group
Veggie Cuisine Group
Veggie Cuisine Group
Breakfast Fans Group
Breakfast Fans Group

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French Expats in São Paulo Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where French expats in São Paulo exchange experiences and tips to support each other. "Sampa", as local residents just say, 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 São Paulo’s French expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow French expats in São Paulo.
  • Use the Expat Guide for São Paulo to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow French in São Paulo at Our Events

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

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