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InterNations - A Place for French in Sofia

Bonjour to all of our French in Sofia! Are you interested in getting to know fellow French expats in Sofia? Are you looking for advice from other French, e.g. which bars in Sofia 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 Sofia. 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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Edmund Taylor

Edmund Taylor

What makes InterNations really special is its great member base. All truly global minded people willing to support you.

Annabelle Molenaar

Annabelle Molenaar

At my first Sofia Get-Together I already met other Dutch women to chat with. InterNations makes the expat life so much easier.

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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 Sofia

14,617
members in Sofia
390
French members
11
monthly events
767
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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What French expats love about living in Sofia

To gain a better understanding of expat life in Sofia, we asked our French members for their opinions. Let’s start with the positive ones first.

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What stands out positively about Sofia is feeling safe and experience people's kindness we met. The weather is fair, and cost of life makes me feel rich, that does help. — French expat living in Sofia
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One thing I really appreciate about Sofia is the country and mentality of most of the people. — French expat living in Sofia
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I really enjoy sense of freedom, and that everything is possible in Sofia. — French expat living in Sofia
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Now let's see some common negative topics that our French members had on their minds:

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Personally, I dislike administration, politic and health system. — French expat living in Sofia
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One downside of living in Sofia is lack of transparency of administrative procedures. — French expat living in Sofia
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What I dislike about Sofia is corruption. — French expat living in Sofia
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Why French move abroad … (and do 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 Sofia

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

InterNations 19th Anniversary Free Dance Party!
InterNations 19th Anniversary Free Dance Party!
19 years, countless friendships, unforgettable moments — and now it’s time to celebrate in style! 🎉 We’re raising a glass to 19 amazing years of InterNations, filled with incredible people, international connections, shared stories, and memories that deserve a proper party. So let’s come together
19 years, countless friendships, unforgettable moments — and now it’s time to celebrate in style! 🎉 We’re raising a glass to 19 amazing years of InterNations, filled with incredible people, international connections, shared stories, and memories that deserve a proper party. So let’s come together
Oktoberfest 2026 in Sofia
Oktoberfest 2026 in Sofia
We are happy to invite you to celebrate the Oktoberfest in Sofia! The Oktoberfest celebration at Vienna Café & Restaurant promises authentic Bavarian atmosphere and culinary temptations. DJ Carsten from Muenster, Germany, will take care of the entertainment. Arcobraeu beer will be served in original
We are happy to invite you to celebrate the Oktoberfest in Sofia! The Oktoberfest celebration at Vienna Café & Restaurant promises authentic Bavarian atmosphere and culinary temptations. DJ Carsten from Muenster, Germany, will take care of the entertainment. Arcobraeu beer will be served in original
Logic Makes People Think - Emotions Make People Act
Logic Makes People Think - Emotions Make People Act
Learn how you can really make your dreams come true with the correct emorions. Click on the online zoom link.
Learn how you can really make your dreams come true with the correct emorions. Click on the online zoom link.

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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!

Sofia Community Group
Sofia Community Group

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French Expats in Sofia Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where French expats in Sofia exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The capital city at the foot of Mount Vitosha 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 Sofia’s French expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow French expats in Sofia.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Sofia to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow French in Sofia at Our Events

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

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