- Henrik Olsen
I was amazed how many other members in Jakarta share the same interests as me. And some of them come from Norway, too !
InterNations – Uniting French living in Indonesia
Would you like to get in touch with other French in Indonesia? 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 steep mountains and extensive cave systems of Kalimantan?
Whether you have settled as an expat in Indonesia or are still living in France and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Indonesia 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 Indonesia, coming from all corners of France - from Lyon, over Paris to Nice.
Meet other French at our events in Indonesia
Attend our monthly events and activities for French expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
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Meet other French in Indonesia
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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 French to share your hobbies with
Find Tips and Advice on Indonesia from French Expats
Of course, expat living in Indonesia 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 Indonesian way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other French in Indonesia, residing in Jakarta, Medan, Semerang and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of French in Jakarta or French in Bali.
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 Indonesian InterNations Community:
- Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from France in Indonesia.
- Obtain and share insider tips in our Indonesia Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get foie gras in Medan.
- Search the InterNations Places database for Indonesia to get information on institutions from your home country, including the French embassy.
From the steep mountains and extensive cave systems of Kalimantan to the ricelands, coffee plantations and volcanoes of Java, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly French expats in Indonesia.
Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow French in Indonesia
Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Indonesia. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Indonesian nasi goreng, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Jakarta’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see Java's cultural treasures as well as other beautiful landmarks in Indonesia.
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 Indonesia!
- Henrik Olsen
I was amazed how many other members in Jakarta share the same interests as me. And some of them come from Norway, too !
- Megan Turner
It's a really helpful site: Via InterNations, we found an international playgroup for our kids (6 and 8 years old) here in Jakarta.
