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  • Meet Brits in Lyon

  • Get information in our Lyon guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Lyon

  • 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 Place for Brits in Lyon

Hello to all of our Brits in Lyon! Are you interested in getting to know fellow British expats in Lyon? Are you looking for advice from other Brits, e.g. which bars in Lyon will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for roast beef?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Lyon. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of British expats, coming from London, Cardiff, Glasgow and all regions of the UK.

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!

Meet fellow Brits at our events in Lyon

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

Dec 30, 2024, 11:00 AM
1 attendee
WELCOME 29 to 31 Dec. WHENEVER YOU WANT between 11 am and 7 pm ALONE, with FAMILY (GAMES and BOOKS available for CHILDREN) or with FRIENDS or even COLLEAGUES to : * INITIATE / PERFECT you to GOLF, BIL
Dec 31, 2024, 11:00 AM
1 attendee
WELCOME 29 to 31 Dec. WHENEVER YOU WANT between 11 am and 7 pm ALONE, with FAMILY (GAMES and BOOKS available for CHILDREN) or with FRIENDS or even COLLEAGUES to : * INITIATE / PERFECT you to GOLF, BIL
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
5 attendees
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

Want to meet other Brits at our events?

  • Community Member
    From United Kingdom, living in Lyon
  • Community Member
    From United Kingdom, living in Lyon
  • Community Member
    From United Kingdom, living in Lyon
  • Community Member
    From United Kingdom, living in Lyon
  • Community Member
    From United Kingdom, living in Lyon

Meet other Brits in Lyon

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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 Brits to share your hobbies with

British Expats in Lyon Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where British expats in Lyon exchange experiences and tips to support each other. France'se prefecture, once famous as the world's silk capital, 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 Lyon’s British expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow British expats in Lyon.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Lyon to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Brits 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 British expats to explore the salty marshland of the Camargue. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from the UK in your local community as well as Brits in France nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Brits living in Lyon!