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  • Paul O'Doherty

    I am excited about meeting so many open-minded people, who are willing to help a total stranger enjoy Lyon.

InterNations — A Community for American Expats in Lyon

Hello to all Americans in Lyon! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Lyon? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Lyon which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for st■ turkey?

Although Lyon has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Lyon, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.

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!

Connect at Our Events in Lyon

Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Lyon. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Lyon. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Lyon.

Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
2 attendees
alone, with your FAMILY (GAMES and BOOKS available for CHILDREN) or with FRIENDS to : * participate in the tastings/sales of 4 varieties of Chocolate, 10 varieties of Fish Rillettes, 7 varieties of Te
Jan 8, 2025, 7:00 PM
20 attendees
Let's raise our glasses to the wonderful New Year 2025! Last year, we really liked the Cintra’s "champagne gourmand" : the glass of champagne served with a few appetizers. We also liked the winter a
Jan 22, 2025, 6:45 PM
1 attendee
Suzanne - Comedie Odeon La presse en parle... « Olivier Borle et David Mambouch construisent avec Suzanne un récit virtuose dans lequel on ne plus vraiment qui est qui. […] C’est intelligent, drôle
Jan 23, 2025, 7:00 PM
2 attendees
Please read carefully: For this event, you need to sign-up at the Goethe Institute by sending an email to info-lyon@goethe.de. If you are not on their list for that event, you cannot attend. Also, you

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  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Lyon
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Lyon
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Lyon
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Lyon
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Lyon

Meet other Americans in Lyon

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Find People Who Share Your Passions

Once famous for being the world’s silk capital, Lyon can be a great place for expats, especially with the InterNations community helping you to make the most of your experience!

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living in Lyon? 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 Lyon’s finest restaurants or outings with other expats to explore all that the UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer, from Place Bellecour, a gigantic square from the 17th century distinctive for its bright red sand surface to the Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière, one of Lyon’s most distinctive landmarks, and much more.

Find other Americans to share your hobbies with

Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations

  • Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Lyon and connect with others.
  • Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Lyon.
  • Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Lyon and across the globe.

InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Lyon Community today!

Meet Fellow Americans in Lyon at Our Events

Our community in Lyon is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Lyon’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other American expats to explore the salty marshland of the Camargue. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from the USA in your local community as well as Americans in France nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Americans living in Lyon!