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  • Meet French in Cape Town

  • Get information in our Cape Town guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Cape Town

  • Pascal Tremblay

    Fortunately, I received lots of supportive tips from other InterNations members before moving to Cape Town.

InterNations - A Place for French in Cape Town

Bonjour to all French in Cape Town! Would you like to meet fellow French expats in Cape Town? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other French, e.g. where in Cape Town your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get foie gras?

We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Cape Town. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of French expats, hailing from Paris, Nice, Lyon and all regions of France.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Cape Town

18,283
members in Cape Town
360
French members
5
monthly events
664
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow French at our events in Cape Town

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

Apr 15, 2025, 6:30 PM
15 attendees
Meet like minded expats living in capetown for a chat, connecting, finding new friends - or just for a beer. I reserved a table in the https://woodstockbrewery.co.za/ for 15 people in the beer hall.
Apr 30, 2025, 6:30 PM
1 attendee
Join the InterNations team for a fun-filled Quiz Night at JC Brasserie Pub! Whether you're a quiz enthusiast or just looking to unwind with a drink, you're welcome to attend. Reconnect with famili

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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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    From France, living in Cape Town
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    From France, living in Cape Town
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    From France, living in Cape Town
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    From France, living in Cape Town
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    From France, living in Cape Town

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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!

Find other French to share your hobbies with

French Expats in Cape Town Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, French expats in Cape Town are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. The city on the cape of good hope, also known as Ikapa, offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

  • Look through our Members Network to connect with Cape Town’s French expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow French expats in Cape Town.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Cape Town to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with French in Cape Town at Our Events

Our Cape Town community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Cape Town’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow French expats to discover the Highveld's Gauteng City Region. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from France in your local community and meet French in South Africa in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our French living in Cape Town!