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51ԹϺ– Uniting Germans living in France

Would you like to get in touch with other Germans in France? Are you in need of help and advice from your German compatriots? Or would you like to join other German 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 Germany 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 German expats in France, coming from all corners of Germany - from Hamburg, over Berlin to Munich.

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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 Germans at our events in France

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

Hanabi Fim Festival: Sous Le Ciel De Kyoto
Hanabi Fim Festival: Sous Le Ciel De Kyoto
Synopsis In Kyoto, between university and a part-time job in public baths, Toru always keeps his umbrellas close at hand, like shields against the outside world. When he meets Hana, mysterious, luminous, fragile, the obvious connection between them becomes clear... before she suddenly disappears.
Synopsis In Kyoto, between university and a part-time job in public baths, Toru always keeps his umbrellas close at hand, like shields against the outside world. When he meets Hana, mysterious, luminous, fragile, the obvious connection between them becomes clear... before she suddenly disappears.
Journée Ski 🎿 Ax 3 Domaines
Journée Ski 🎿 Ax 3 Domaines
Rejoignez-moi pour une superbe journée de ski à Ax 3 Domaines ! Nous profiterons de la formule Skirail 7h-18h au départ de Toulouse, qui comprend le trajet en train et le forfait de ski. C'est une offre exceptionnelle, à peine plus chère que le forfait seul. La navette entre la gare et le téléphériq
Rejoignez-moi pour une superbe journée de ski à Ax 3 Domaines ! Nous profiterons de la formule Skirail 7h-18h au départ de Toulouse, qui comprend le trajet en train et le forfait de ski. C'est une offre exceptionnelle, à peine plus chère que le forfait seul. La navette entre la gare et le téléphériq
51ԹϺLille Afterwork Meetup - First Wednesdays
51ԹϺLille Afterwork Meetup - First Wednesdays
Every 1st Wednesday of the month, join us at Genever Lille for our monthly afterwork! Kick off each month with us at Genever Lille: refined, cozy, and perfect for a midweek reset. This Wednesday meet-up is a lighter, earlier take on our big Thursday gathering later in the month — ideal if you can’
Every 1st Wednesday of the month, join us at Genever Lille for our monthly afterwork! Kick off each month with us at Genever Lille: refined, cozy, and perfect for a midweek reset. This Wednesday meet-up is a lighter, earlier take on our big Thursday gathering later in the month — ideal if you can’
6 Nations France Ireland
6 Nations France Ireland
The 6 nations are back ! For those of you looking forward to the opening match join us in The Danu for a great Toulouse evening. We can't book a table in this pub so try to come early so that we can bag a table. We can eat in the pub too. The match is at 9pm but we'll be there from 6.30pm.
The 6 nations are back ! For those of you looking forward to the opening match join us in The Danu for a great Toulouse evening. We can't book a table in this pub so try to come early so that we can bag a table. We can eat in the pub too. The match is at 9pm but we'll be there from 6.30pm.

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Why German expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our German members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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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 German Expats

Of course, expat living in France is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Germans 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 Germans in France, residing in Paris, Lyon, Nice and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Germans in Paris or Germans in Lyon.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for German food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the French 51ԹϺCommunity:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Germany 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 roast pork with Knödel in Lyon.
  • Search the 51ԹϺPlaces database for France to get information on institutions from your home country, including the German embassy.

From the salty marshland of the Camargue to the Loire Valley, also known as the "Garden of France", we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly German expats in France.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Germans 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 foie gras, 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 the Mediterranean climate and scenery of La Provence as well as other beautiful landmarks in France.

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

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