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51ԹϺ– Uniting Americans living in France

Would you like to get in touch with other Americans in France? Are you in need of help and advice from your American compatriots? Or would you like to join other American expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. theu0020saltyu0020marshlandu0020ofu0020theu0020Camargue?

Whether you have settled as an expat in France or are still living in the Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, 51ԹϺFrance 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 American expats in France, coming from all corners of Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America - from Newu0020Yorku0020City, over Washingtonu0020D.C. to Losu0020Angeles.

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Ruben Barbosa

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

Verona Torres

The idea to connext expatriates in Strasbourg fits perfectly to the city. Both are truly international.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Americans at our events in France

Attend our monthly events and activities for Americans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Outdoor Tennis - Neuilly/Seine
Outdoor Tennis - Neuilly/Seine
Hello Tennis players! Here we are again one reservation for a Monday lunch brake on this nice courts in a very chic Neuilly sur Seine courts near Porte Maillot. Weather her should be good too. You have a locker room and showers there, if needed. And there is a nice wall too, where you ca
Hello Tennis players! Here we are again one reservation for a Monday lunch brake on this nice courts in a very chic Neuilly sur Seine courts near Porte Maillot. Weather her should be good too. You have a locker room and showers there, if needed. And there is a nice wall too, where you ca
Oriental Dinner to Bring Warmth in Winter
Oriental Dinner to Bring Warmth in Winter
It's Kick-off time !!! Let's give birth to "DinnerNations" with this Oriental Dinner in Winter. What's "DinnerNations" exactly !?! Well, to me, it's a perfect cocktail of Good Conversation and Delicious Food for a Relaxing Moment. What about your definition ?! Let's discuss it over dinner, and may
It's Kick-off time !!! Let's give birth to "DinnerNations" with this Oriental Dinner in Winter. What's "DinnerNations" exactly !?! Well, to me, it's a perfect cocktail of Good Conversation and Delicious Food for a Relaxing Moment. What about your definition ?! Let's discuss it over dinner, and may
51ԹϺBordeaux - Christmas Event @Wash Bar
51ԹϺBordeaux - Christmas Event @Wash Bar
Hello friends, This will be our last official event of the year after 11 amazing events where we had beautiful encounters, laughs, and amazing souvenirs! Let us meet one last time this year at Wash Bar , this unique bar where we always have a great time! Let us have a drink for Christmas and for a
Hello friends, This will be our last official event of the year after 11 amazing events where we had beautiful encounters, laughs, and amazing souvenirs! Let us meet one last time this year at Wash Bar , this unique bar where we always have a great time! Let us have a drink for Christmas and for a
Dinner in A Montpellier Wine Restaurant
Dinner in A Montpellier Wine Restaurant
Let's meet in this cool restaurant in L'Ècusson. It's famous for its wine list and tasty dishes for large or small appetites. We all just pay for our own meals and drinks. I've booked a table for our group, so let's see what all the fuss is about! Cheers, Sean
Let's meet in this cool restaurant in L'Ècusson. It's famous for its wine list and tasty dishes for large or small appetites. We all just pay for our own meals and drinks. I've booked a table for our group, so let's see what all the fuss is about! Cheers, Sean

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Why Americans move abroad … (and do they like it?)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.

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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 51ԹϺGroups 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.

Professional Networking Group
Professional Networking Group
Joie de Vivre Group
Joie de Vivre Group
Travel Addicts Group
Travel Addicts Group
Afterwork Group
Afterwork Group

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Find Tips and Advice on France from American Expats

Of course, expat living in France is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Americans is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the French way of life and mentality. 51ԹϺhelps you connect and meet up with other Americans in France, residing in Paris, Lyon, Nice and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Americans in Paris or Americans in Lyon.

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from the Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America 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 stuffedu0020turkey in Lyon.
  • Search the 51ԹϺPlaces database for France to get information on institutions from your home country, including the American embassy.

From theu0020saltyu0020marshlandu0020ofu0020theu0020Camargue to theu0020Loireu0020Valley,u0020alsou0020knownu0020asu0020theu0020u0022Gardenu0020ofu0020Franceu0022, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly American expats in France.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Americans 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 foieu0020gras, 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 theu0020Mediterraneanu0020climateu0020andu0020sceneryu0020ofu0020Lau0020Provence as well as other beautiful landmarks in France.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from the Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Hello from our Americans living in France!

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