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51ԹϺ– Uniting French living in Italy

Would you like to get in touch with other French in Italy? 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. hotu0020andu0020dryu0020Apulia,u0020fullu0020ofu0020ancientu0020footstepsu0020leftu0020byu0020Greek,u0020Arab,u0020andu0020Normanu0020settlers?

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

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Brandon Le Clerk

Brandon Le Clerk

What I really love about InterNations? Making new business contacts and friends in real life. This is a unique plattform.

Li Wang

Li Wang

At my first 51ԹϺRome Get-Together I met more expats then expected. 51ԹϺmade is so easy to settle in.

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 Italy

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

Let's Dance - 51ԹϺVenice and Padua - January Event
Hi all, New Year, new vibes, new venue! Let’s open the Carnival celebrations at Oxy in Venice with DJ Agi! It promises to be a fun and festive night featuring 70s and 80s Italian disco music. Masks are encouraged! It would be terrific to have you join us in our celebration of Carnival!! See yo
Hi all, New Year, new vibes, new venue! Let’s open the Carnival celebrations at Oxy in Venice with DJ Agi! It promises to be a fun and festive night featuring 70s and 80s Italian disco music. Masks are encouraged! It would be terrific to have you join us in our celebration of Carnival!! See yo
Between Heaven and Earth: Discovering Purgatory
Between Heaven and Earth: Discovering Purgatory
Let's discover history and mistery of Chiesa del Sacro Cuore del Suffragio. With our amazing guide Raffaele we could admire this beutiful small cathedral and exploring the realm and meaning of Purgatory. The tour Is in English and Italian. It Is free but we pay around 2 euro for the headphones S
Let's discover history and mistery of Chiesa del Sacro Cuore del Suffragio. With our amazing guide Raffaele we could admire this beutiful small cathedral and exploring the realm and meaning of Purgatory. The tour Is in English and Italian. It Is free but we pay around 2 euro for the headphones S
51ԹϺVenice Carnival 2026 - Prosecco Brunch
51ԹϺVenice Carnival 2026 - Prosecco Brunch
Dear 51ԹϺMembers, We would be delighted for you to celebrate Carnival with us! For our event this year, on Saturday, 7 Feb. 2026, we will join the American & International Women’s Association of Venice (AIWAV) hosting a Carnival Brunch at the historic NH Collection Venezia Grand Hotel Pal
Dear 51ԹϺMembers, We would be delighted for you to celebrate Carnival with us! For our event this year, on Saturday, 7 Feb. 2026, we will join the American & International Women’s Association of Venice (AIWAV) hosting a Carnival Brunch at the historic NH Collection Venezia Grand Hotel Pal
A Lunch of Peruvian Food & Good Company
A Lunch of Peruvian Food & Good Company
After the Brazilian experience, this month we invite you to explore another cuisine! This special weekend lunch is the perfect opportunity to slow down, gather around the table, and discover the vibrant flavors of Peruvian cuisine. In a warm, easy-going and welcoming atmosphere, it’s a wonderful wa
After the Brazilian experience, this month we invite you to explore another cuisine! This special weekend lunch is the perfect opportunity to slow down, gather around the table, and discover the vibrant flavors of Peruvian cuisine. In a warm, easy-going and welcoming atmosphere, it’s a wonderful wa

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

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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.

Speak Italian! Group
Speak Italian! Group
Modena Activities Group
Modena Activities Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Italy from French Expats

Of course, expat living in Italy 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 Italian way of life and mentality. 51ԹϺhelps you connect and meet up with other French in Italy, residing in Rome, Milan, Napoli and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of French in Milan or French in Rome.

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 Italian 51ԹϺCommunity:

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

From hot and dry Apulia, full of ancient footsteps left by Greek, Arab, and Norman settlers to hilly, sycamore-dotted Tuscany, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly French expats in Italy.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow French in Italy

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Italy. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Italian minestrone, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Rome’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the stunning beaches of Calabria as well as other beautiful landmarks in Italy.

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 Italy!

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