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51ԹϺ– Uniting French living in India

Would you like to get in touch with other French in India? Are you in need of help and advice from your French compatriots? Or would you like to join other French expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. theu0020Nationalu0020Capitalu0020Territoryu0020aroundu0020Delhi?

Whether you have settled as an expat in India or are still living in France and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, 51ԹϺIndia 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 French expats in India, coming from all corners of France - from Lyon, over Paris to Nice.

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Jonathan Brown

Jonathan Brown

The great events organized by 51ԹϺhelped me get to know Delhi expats from all over the world.

Sophie Poirier

Sophie Poirier

When I moved from Canada to Delhi, 51ԹϺhelped me connect with fellow Americans and feel more at home.

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 French at our events in India

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

51ԹϺMumbai: Sunday Catch-Up over Wine & Coffee
51ԹϺMumbai: Sunday Catch-Up over Wine & Coffee
Come join us for a cheerful 51ԹϺget-together this Sunday, 21st December 2025, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm A relaxed evening to unwind, share a few laughs, and enjoy good company as we step into the festive season. We’ll be meeting at Perch Wine & Coffee Bar, Bandra, a warm and inviting space
Come join us for a cheerful 51ԹϺget-together this Sunday, 21st December 2025, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm A relaxed evening to unwind, share a few laughs, and enjoy good company as we step into the festive season. We’ll be meeting at Perch Wine & Coffee Bar, Bandra, a warm and inviting space

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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 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.

New Delhi Community Group
New Delhi Community Group
Mumbai Community Group
Mumbai Community Group
Calcutta Community Group
Calcutta Community Group
Chennai Community Group
Chennai Community Group

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Find Tips and Advice on India from French Expats

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

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

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from France in India.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our India Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get foie gras in Mumbai.
  • Search the 51ԹϺPlaces database for India to get information on institutions from your home country, including the French embassy.

From the National Capital Territory around Delhi to southern states like Kerala, Goa or Tamil Nadu, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly French expats in India.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow French in India

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in India. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Indian bhakri, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in New Delhi’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the country's most vibrant and biggest city as well as other beautiful landmarks in India.

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

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