InterNations – Uniting French living in Spain

Would you like to get in touch with other French in Spain? Are you in need of help and advice from your French compatriots? Or would you like to join other French expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the amazing beaches of the Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Spain or are still living in France and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Spain offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of French expats in Spain, coming from all corners of France - from Lyon, over Paris to Nice.

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Jacques Paillard

Jacques Paillard

At the InterNations Events, I didn't only enjoy dancing the night away at some great venues, but I also got to know some great friends.

Katharina Berbner

Katharina Berbner

Thanks to InterNations, I found a good language school for expats to take intensive classes in Spanish and socialize a bit more.

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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Meet other French at our events in Spain

Attend our monthly events and activities for French expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

HABLEMOS ESPAÑOL
HABLEMOS ESPAÑOL
Hello friends, Let’s get together to chat and have a good time in Spanish! For this event, the price is €8 and includes two drinks (red/white wine, beer, or a soft drink) plus some tapas. We also suggest trying the fantastic tostas for dinner. Join us no matter what your Spanish level is—don’t b
Hello friends, Let’s get together to chat and have a good time in Spanish! For this event, the price is €8 and includes two drinks (red/white wine, beer, or a soft drink) plus some tapas. We also suggest trying the fantastic tostas for dinner. Join us no matter what your Spanish level is—don’t b
Run 2025 - Week 47
Run 2025 - Week 47
Dear runners, let's run 2025! Don't worry about the pace, the sessions are adapted so that everyone can join and that it is suitable to everyone! As usual, we'll start running 20:10, please send a whatsapp in case you're late or can't attend so we know we should not wait for you. Of course we'll
Dear runners, let's run 2025! Don't worry about the pace, the sessions are adapted so that everyone can join and that it is suitable to everyone! As usual, we'll start running 20:10, please send a whatsapp in case you're late or can't attend so we know we should not wait for you. Of course we'll
Introduction to Padel in Sitio De Calahonda!
Introduction to Padel in Sitio De Calahonda!
This is a group for people that want to learn how to play padel (and improve quickly). The goal will be to play organised games and/or mix-ins on Wednesdays, every week. The host will organise the games via WhatsApp and ensure that everything goes smoothly!
This is a group for people that want to learn how to play padel (and improve quickly). The goal will be to play organised games and/or mix-ins on Wednesdays, every week. The host will organise the games via WhatsApp and ensure that everything goes smoothly!
Happy Hour at Mercado Central
Happy Hour at Mercado Central
Have a drink, meet some new folks, plan for the weekend, socialize.
Have a drink, meet some new folks, plan for the weekend, socialize.

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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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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group
Global Professionals Group
Global Professionals Group
Wine Tasting Group
Wine Tasting Group
Yoga & Wellness Group
Yoga & Wellness Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Spain from French Expats

Of course, expat living in Spain is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow French is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Spanish way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other French in Spain, residing in Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of French in Madrid or French in Barcelona.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for French food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Spanish InterNations Community:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from France in Spain.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Spain Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get foie\ gras in Barcelona.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for Spain to get information on institutions from your home country, including the French embassy.

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Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow French in Spain

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Spain. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Spanish paella, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Madrid’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the\ medieval\ Arab\ neighbourhoods\ and\ palaces\ of\ Granada as well as other beautiful landmarks in Spain.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from France and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Bonjour from our French living in Spain!

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