- Ruben Barbosa
After work I enjoy meeting other Brazlian expats offline. We go for a beer together and it feels like home. Thanks InterNations.
InterNations – Uniting Germans living in France
Would you like to get in touch with other Germans in France? Are you in need of help and advice from your German compatriots? Or would you like to join other German expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the salty marshland of the Camargue?
Whether you have settled as an expat in France or are still living in Germany and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations France 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 German expats in France, coming from all corners of Germany - from Hamburg, over Berlin to Munich.
Meet other Germans at our events in France
Attend our monthly events and activities for Germans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
Want to meet other Germans at our events?
Meet other Germans in France
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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.
Find other Germans to share your hobbies with
Find Tips and Advice on France from German Expats
Of course, expat living in France is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Germans is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the French way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Germans in France, residing in Paris, Lyon, Nice and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Germans in Paris or Germans in Lyon.
If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for German food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the French InterNations Community:
- Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Germany in France.
- Obtain and share insider tips in our France Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get roast pork with Knödel in Lyon.
- Search the InterNations Places database for France to get information on institutions from your home country, including the German embassy.
From the salty marshland of the Camargue to the Loire Valley, also known as the "Garden of France", we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly German expats in France.
Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Germans in France
Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in France. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional French foie gras, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Paris’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the Mediterranean climate and scenery of La Provence as well as other beautiful landmarks in France.
Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Germany and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Grüß Gott from our Germans living in France!
- Ruben Barbosa
After work I enjoy meeting other Brazlian expats offline. We go for a beer together and it feels like home. Thanks InterNations.
- Verona Torres
The idea to connext expatriates in Strasbourg fits perfectly to the city. Both are truly international.
