InterNations - A Place for French in Zurich
Bonjour to all of our French in Zurich! Are you interested in getting to know fellow French expats in Zurich? Are you looking for advice from other French, e.g. which bars in Zurich 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 Zurich. 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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Andrey Vasilyev
I was able to connect with other expats in Zurich who enjoy cycling as much as I do and organize weekly rides.
Elin Gustavson
At the first InterNations event that I attended, I met my wonderful partner. We now live together in a flat next to the Limmat.
Why you'll love InterNations in Zurich
and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!
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Meet fellow French at our events in Zurich
Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow French in Zurich.



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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 French expats have to say about living in Zurich
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 Zurich from French, grouped into positive and negative opinions.
Let’s start with the positive ones.






On the downside, here's are some negative experiences from French expats in Zurich






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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!
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French Expats in Zurich Share Their Experiences
InterNations is a place where French expats in Zurich exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The "Cultural Capital Of Switzerland" 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 Zurich’s French expats.
- Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow French expats in Zurich.
- Use the Expat Guide for Zurich to find information on your host city.
Meet Fellow French in Zurich at Our Events
Our community in Zurich is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Zurich’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other French expats to explore the mountain resort of Zermatt. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from France in your local community as well as French in Switzerland nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our French living in Zurich!
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