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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 Place for Irish in Lyon

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

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 Irish expats, coming from Dublin, Limerick, Cork and all regions of Ireland.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

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Meet fellow Irish 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 Irish in Lyon.

Speak-Dating German<>French

Nov 21, 2024, 7:00 PM

9 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

Beaujolais Nouveaux Arrivent!!!

Nov 21, 2024, 7:30 PM

36 attendees

This year Beaujolais Nouveaux arrive on November 21. It will be a global event. We are lucky to be able to celebrate it in the city where the world trend started. Since 1996, on the 3rd Thursday of

InterNations Lyon Official Event - November Tales!

Nov 25, 2024, 7:00 PM

78 attendees

Join us for November Tales – an evening of connection and conversation with fellow expats from over 30 different countries! Whether you’re new to the city or a seasoned local, this is a great chance t

InterNations Holiday Cheers: A December Evening of Connections

Dec 11, 2024, 7:00 PM

33 attendees

Join us on December 11 for a festive evening of good cheer, great company, and holiday spirit! Let’s come together one last time this year to celebrate, connect, and raise a glass to a memorable 2023.

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From Ireland, living in Lyon
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From Ireland, living in Lyon
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From Ireland, living in Lyon
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From Ireland, living in Lyon
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From Ireland, living in Lyon

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InterNations is a place where Irish 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 Irish expats.
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Use the Expat Guide for Lyon to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Irish 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 Irish expats to explore the salty marshland of the Camargue. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Ireland in your local community as well as Irish in France nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Irish living 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.
Maria Cristina Alves
If you don't speak French, it is difficult to find friends here. But InterNations helped me to meet other expats and get tips to improve my language skills.