InterNations – Uniting French living in Turkey

Would you like to get in touch with other French in Turkey? 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. theu0020Bosporus?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Turkey or are still living in France and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Turkey 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 Turkey, coming from all corners of France - from Lyon, over Paris to Nice.

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Sven Baudach

Sven Baudach

My business partners, also mainly expats, and me, we always use the wonderful InterNations Events as an informal get-togethers.

Maggy Roswick

Maggy Roswick

With all the great information and contacts provided by InterNations, it was no big deal to get settled in Istanbul.

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 Turkey

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

Let's Play Volleyball
Let's Play Volleyball
We switched to solid ground in Bostanci sahil area. So, come and join us for volleyball. For those who are about the volleyball game and would like to improve their technique, play for fun and make new active friends. Or come and support us and enjoy the game. After the match, we will have brunch a
We switched to solid ground in Bostanci sahil area. So, come and join us for volleyball. For those who are about the volleyball game and would like to improve their technique, play for fun and make new active friends. Or come and support us and enjoy the game. After the match, we will have brunch a
“Folia” Exhibition: the Garden Where Nature and Imagination Meet
The “Folia” exhibition, which will take place at the (...) Protected content (...) between September 21, 2025, and March 1, 2026, invites visitors to rethink the relationship between nature and humans. The word “folia” refers to leaves, botany, and nature; on the other hand, it also alludes to ma
The “Folia” exhibition, which will take place at the (...) Protected content (...) between September 21, 2025, and March 1, 2026, invites visitors to rethink the relationship between nature and humans. The word “folia” refers to leaves, botany, and nature; on the other hand, it also alludes to ma
XMAS Ceramic Workshop
XMAS Ceramic Workshop
Christmas Workshop is back🎄 This XMAS give a gift that’s made with love 💕 Join Christmas Ceramic Workshop and create beautiful handmade pieces such as mugs,tealight houses , jewelry, miniatures..in a cozy ambiance with Xmas music and hot drinks available during the workshop ..After fired take you
Christmas Workshop is back🎄 This XMAS give a gift that’s made with love 💕 Join Christmas Ceramic Workshop and create beautiful handmade pieces such as mugs,tealight houses , jewelry, miniatures..in a cozy ambiance with Xmas music and hot drinks available during the workshop ..After fired take you
InterNations Bodrum Christmas Cheer Spanish Style
InterNations Bodrum Christmas Cheer Spanish Style
Join us for some festive cheer this season at the beautifully decorated La Pasion in the heart of Bodrum’s old laneways. There will be festive foods and mulled wine to buy and fun to be had with a DJ till late. Offers- Calamari Sandwich 550 TRY, Sucuk Ekmek 450try, Trio of Tapas 300 TRY, Pizza Sl
Join us for some festive cheer this season at the beautifully decorated La Pasion in the heart of Bodrum’s old laneways. There will be festive foods and mulled wine to buy and fun to be had with a DJ till late. Offers- Calamari Sandwich 550 TRY, Sucuk Ekmek 450try, Trio of Tapas 300 TRY, Pizza Sl

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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.

Weekend Activities Group
Weekend Activities Group
Out of the Office Group
Out of the Office Group
Singles Group
Singles Group
Trekking & Hiking Group
Trekking & Hiking Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Turkey from French Expats

Of course, expat living in Turkey 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 Turkish way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other French in Turkey, residing in Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of French in Istanbul or French in Ankara.

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 Turkish InterNations Community:

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

From the Bosporus to Aegean Turkey, between the azure sea and silvery olive groves, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly French expats in Turkey.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow French in Turkey

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Turkey. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Turkish köfte, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Istanbul’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see semi-desert Anatolia as well as other beautiful landmarks in Turkey.

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 Turkey!

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