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51ԹϺ- A Place for French in Ho Chi Minh City

Bonjour to all French in Ho Chi Minh City! Would you like to meet fellow French expats in Ho Chi Minh City? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other French, e.g. where in Ho Chi Minh City your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get foie gras?

We would like to invite you to become a member of 51ԹϺHo Chi Minh City. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of French expats, hailing from Paris, Nice, Lyon and all regions of France.

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Alain Nguyen

Alain Nguyen

The business contacts I made through InterNations, especially with other expats in Vietnam, proved to be invaluable.

Sneha Gupta

Sneha Gupta

Absolutely recommendable: Not only did we find the best places to go out in HCMC, but also great people and expats to meet up with.

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!

Why you'll love 51ԹϺin Ho Chi Minh City

26,831
members in Ho Chi Minh City
1,161
French members
6
monthly events
494
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow French at our events in Ho Chi Minh City

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow French in Ho Chi Minh City.

51ԹϺHCMC End of Year Party
51ԹϺHCMC End of Year Party
Join Saigon expats & locals community as we close out the year with a bang at our End of Year Party on the stunning Momento Rooftop in D1! 🎉 Let’s celebrate the connections we've made and the memories we've shared throughout 2025 🌟 ✨ 51ԹϺHCMC End of Year Party 🎊 📅 Saturday 13 Decembe
Join Saigon expats & locals community as we close out the year with a bang at our End of Year Party on the stunning Momento Rooftop in D1! 🎉 Let’s celebrate the connections we've made and the memories we've shared throughout 2025 🌟 ✨ 51ԹϺHCMC End of Year Party 🎊 📅 Saturday 13 Decembe
51ԹϺHCMC Thanksgiving Dinner
51ԹϺHCMC Thanksgiving Dinner
🦃🍂 You're Invited to 51ԹϺThanksgiving Dinner! 🎉 Join us for a heartwarming evening as we celebrate Thanksgiving at The Gate Wine Dining in Thao Dien! Let’s gather together to share gratitude, delicious food, and wonderful company ✨ This is a perfect opportunity to come together, savor
🦃🍂 You're Invited to 51ԹϺThanksgiving Dinner! 🎉 Join us for a heartwarming evening as we celebrate Thanksgiving at The Gate Wine Dining in Thao Dien! Let’s gather together to share gratitude, delicious food, and wonderful company ✨ This is a perfect opportunity to come together, savor
51ԹϺHCMC Official Event @𝟏𝟗𝟏𝟒 𝐁𝐚𝐫
Connecting with fellow global minds in person is an invaluable experience – to come meet like-minded individuals face-to-face! There’s a new hidden cocktail bar in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. It’s called 1914 Bar, and it’s specializing in cocktails that tell the story of Vietnam’s culinary and c
Connecting with fellow global minds in person is an invaluable experience – to come meet like-minded individuals face-to-face! There’s a new hidden cocktail bar in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. It’s called 1914 Bar, and it’s specializing in cocktails that tell the story of Vietnam’s culinary and c
51ԹϺHCMC Afterwork Social & “Saigon Unseen” Exhibition
This October we’re excited to bring 51ԹϺHCMC community to Oliu Creative Bistro for a special after-work drink and arts event. Join us as we explore Saigon Unseen exhibition by French photographer Adrien Jean who will be there to share his works and his unique Saigon story 🌟 📅 Thursday 30
This October we’re excited to bring 51ԹϺHCMC community to Oliu Creative Bistro for a special after-work drink and arts event. Join us as we explore Saigon Unseen exhibition by French photographer Adrien Jean who will be there to share his works and his unique Saigon story 🌟 📅 Thursday 30

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Why French 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 French 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 pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our 51ԹϺGroups, 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!

Ho Chi Minh City Community Group
Ho Chi Minh City Community Group

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French Expats in Ho Chi Minh City Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, French expats in Ho Chi Minh City are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. Vientnam's metropolis, once known as Prey Nokor, Gia Định Or Saigon, offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

  • Look through our Members Network to connect with Ho Chi Minh City’s French expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow French expats in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Ho Chi Minh City to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with French in Ho Chi Minh City at Our Events

Our Ho Chi Minh City community is also lively and welcoming offline. The 51ԹϺAmbassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Ho Chi Minh City’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow French expats to discover the Red River Delta. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from France in your local community and meet French in Vietnam in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our French living in Ho Chi Minh City!

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