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51ԹϺ- A Place for French in Los Angeles

Bonjour to all of our French in Los Angeles! Are you interested in getting to know fellow French expats in Los Angeles? Are you looking for advice from other French, e.g. which bars in Los Angeles will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for foie gras?

You are cordially invited to be part of 51ԹϺLos Angeles. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of French expats, coming from Paris, Nice, Lyon and all regions of France.

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Juan Garcia

Juan Garcia

Los Angeles is a great city, but only thanks to some members of InterNations, I could find the hottest places in its exciting nightlife.

Cynthia Fleming

Cynthia Fleming

The 51ԹϺmembers gave us very good hints about where to dine out in Los Angeles and enjoy the Californian wines.

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 Los Angeles

26,209
members in Los Angeles
1,190
French members
24
monthly events
19
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow French at our events in Los Angeles

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow French in Los Angeles.

Screening @ Academy, Moulin Rouge!
Screening @ Academy, Moulin Rouge!
Nominated in eight Oscar categories including Best Picture, Baz Luhrmann’s extravagant, romantic jukebox musical won Production Design (then called Art Direction) and Costume Design at the 74th Academy Awards in 2002. To match Luhrmann’s visual concept, Catherine Martin and Angus Strathie designed c
Nominated in eight Oscar categories including Best Picture, Baz Luhrmann’s extravagant, romantic jukebox musical won Production Design (then called Art Direction) and Costume Design at the 74th Academy Awards in 2002. To match Luhrmann’s visual concept, Catherine Martin and Angus Strathie designed c
51ԹϺLA - Networking Event @Manhattan Beach
51ԹϺLA - Networking Event @Manhattan Beach
Hello everyone, Let’s get together at Culture Brewing in Manhattan Beach! Located in the heart of downtown Manhattan Beach, this bright and spacious venue has become one of the South Bay’s most loved community hubs. With great drinks, an open atmosphere, and a relaxed coastal vibe, it’s the perfec
Hello everyone, Let’s get together at Culture Brewing in Manhattan Beach! Located in the heart of downtown Manhattan Beach, this bright and spacious venue has become one of the South Bay’s most loved community hubs. With great drinks, an open atmosphere, and a relaxed coastal vibe, it’s the perfec
Scenes From Life: Identity
Scenes From Life: Identity
The Santa Monica Symphony presents Pola Benke, conductor Witold Lutosławski – Small Suite Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 1 Intermission Frédéric Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 1 Ryota Yamazaki, piano
The Santa Monica Symphony presents Pola Benke, conductor Witold Lutosławski – Small Suite Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 1 Intermission Frédéric Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 1 Ryota Yamazaki, piano
Dinner & Latin Jazz in Bel Air (RSVP by 2/09!!)
Dinner & Latin Jazz in Bel Air (RSVP by 2/09!!)
Gabrielito y La Verdad live at the exclusive Vibrato Jazz club in Bel Air presenting their amazing Latin Jazz / Salsa / Funk repertoire for a great live music time. (...) Protected content (...) 51ԹϺ the venue: founded by Grammy-winning trumpeter Herb Alpert and considered one of the few true,
Gabrielito y La Verdad live at the exclusive Vibrato Jazz club in Bel Air presenting their amazing Latin Jazz / Salsa / Funk repertoire for a great live music time. (...) Protected content (...) 51ԹϺ the venue: founded by Grammy-winning trumpeter Herb Alpert and considered one of the few true,

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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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What French expats have to say about living in Los Angeles

We asked tens of thousands of expats about their lives abroad in our Expat Insider surveys. In addition to our standard questions, we invite them to share what they like or dislike about their experiences in their own words. Here, we’ve selected some of the most interesting or representative quotes about expat life in Los Angeles from French expats, grouped into positive and negative opinions.

Let’s start with the positive ones.

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One of the best things about Los Angeles is Los Angeles is career/job growth. friendly and warm locals.
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What makes life in Los Angeles enjoyable for me is the music scene in the city, from live concerts and local gigs, there’s always something exciting happening
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For me, one of the highlights of living in Los Angeles is the job opportunity and entrepreneurship.
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On the downside, here's are some negative experiences from French expats in Los Angeles

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One downside of living in Los Angeles is the gun violence in the city
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Personally, I dislike that Los Angeles is the culture shock that I have experienced and difficult to make friends.
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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!

Arts & Culture Group
Arts & Culture Group
Hispanic Heritage Group
Hispanic Heritage Group
Coffee Breaks Group
Coffee Breaks Group
Museums & Exhibitions Group
Museums & Exhibitions Group

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French Expats in Los Angeles Share Their Experiences

51ԹϺis a place where French expats in Los Angeles exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The "City Of Angels" can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Los Angeles’s French expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow French expats in Los Angeles.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Los Angeles to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow French in Los Angeles at Our Events

Our community in Los Angeles is also very active offline. Our 51ԹϺAmbassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Los Angeles’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other French expats to explore the pleasantly mild Pacific Northwest. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from France in your local community as well as French in the USA nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our French living in Los Angeles!

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