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51ԹϺ- A Place for French in New York

Bonjour to all of our French in New York! Are you interested in getting to know fellow French expats in New York? Are you looking for advice from other French, e.g. which bars in New York 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 51ԹϺNew York. 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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Javier Vazquez

Javier Vazquez

Even in a crowded city like the Big Apple you can easily get lost. With 51ԹϺI've made some really good friends and also added to my business contacts.

Noemi Roussel

Noemi Roussel

The top events organized in the New York chapter helped me get to know expat women from France and many other countries all over the world.

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 New York

62,388
members in New York
2,474
French members
44
monthly events
38
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow French at our events in New York

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

51ԹϺGoes to Mardi Gras! Let the Carnival Times Roll!
51ԹϺGoes to Mardi Gras! Let the Carnival Times Roll!
Let’s Bring the Big Easy to the Big Apple! 🎷🎭 NEW ORLEANS—the Crescent City—has gifted the world soulful jazz, deep-down funky funk, legendary cuisine, and an unmatched spirit of celebration. On Saturday, February 7th, we’re channeling all that magic as we honor the “City That Care Forgot” right
Let’s Bring the Big Easy to the Big Apple! 🎷🎭 NEW ORLEANS—the Crescent City—has gifted the world soulful jazz, deep-down funky funk, legendary cuisine, and an unmatched spirit of celebration. On Saturday, February 7th, we’re channeling all that magic as we honor the “City That Care Forgot” right
Super Bowl LX Watching in Midtown Manhattan
Super Bowl LX Watching in Midtown Manhattan
Super Bowl LX is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, 2026, with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. ET. The game will take place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Seahawks V Patriots Game will last around 3 hrs. This event will be from 7-8 pm. Attendees are free to continue
Super Bowl LX is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, 2026, with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. ET. The game will take place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Seahawks V Patriots Game will last around 3 hrs. This event will be from 7-8 pm. Attendees are free to continue
IN NYC Official: Hearts without Borders-Celebrating Friendship💛
Dear 51ԹϺNYC, This Valentine’s month, we’re celebrating friendship, community, and the connections that bring us together that is beyond borders and backgrounds. Join fellow expats, globally-minded New Yorkers for an elegant yet relaxed social networking & cocktail hour, designed to spark
Dear 51ԹϺNYC, This Valentine’s month, we’re celebrating friendship, community, and the connections that bring us together that is beyond borders and backgrounds. Join fellow expats, globally-minded New Yorkers for an elegant yet relaxed social networking & cocktail hour, designed to spark
51ԹϺNYC Official: Lunar New Year Celebration🏮🧧
51ԹϺNYC Official: Lunar New Year Celebration🏮🧧
Dear Friends, We are delighted to invite you to join us in celebrating Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse🐴 in a stunning, culturally inspired setting 🧧✨ The evening will unfold in a glamorously gilded space inspired by the Art Deco eras of New York and Shanghai, where elegant design, warm
Dear Friends, We are delighted to invite you to join us in celebrating Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse🐴 in a stunning, culturally inspired setting 🧧✨ The evening will unfold in a glamorously gilded space inspired by the Art Deco eras of New York and Shanghai, where elegant design, warm

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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 New York

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 New York from French expats, grouped into positive and negative opinions.

Let’s start with the positive ones.

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What I love about the city? NYC is an amazing City, and some great people I had the chance to meet and become friends with and the adventure and experience in general for my kids
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I love that there’s no judgment here and people are genuinely free-spirited. The open-minded atmosphere makes it easy to be yourself and feel like you belong.
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What I like about NYC is how practical and comfortable life can be—at least, if you can afford it.
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I like that in New York, you feel like you can succeed at anything if you set up a business.
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On the downside, here's are some negative experiences from French expats in New York

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One major issue is definitely the healthcare system. I also find that many people have a fake open-minded and judgmental attitude, which doesn't makes me feel free at all in the country of freedom!
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What I struggle with here in New York? I'm not satisfied with the disparity between social classes here.
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A significant downside is the lack of consideration for residents compared to green card holders or citizens.
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The cost of living here is extremely high, making it challenging to manage expenses.
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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!

Experiential Group
Experiential Group
Around the Big Apple Group
Around the Big Apple Group
After Work Group
After Work Group
Socializing Over Art Group
Socializing Over Art Group

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French Expats in New York Share Their Experiences

51ԹϺis a place where French expats in New York exchange experiences and tips to support each other. "Big Apple", or the "City That Never Sleeps", 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 New York’s French expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow French expats in New York.
  • Use the Expat Guide for New York to find information on your host city.

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Meet Fellow French in New York at Our Events

Our community in New York is also very active offline. Our 51ԹϺAmbassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in New York’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 New York!

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