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Expat Meet Ups and Coffee Clubs in France

Your guide to meeting other expats in France

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28 April 2016

Last updated on 8 April 2018
Expat Meet Ups and Coffee Clubs in France

Even seasoned expats will find the first few months in a new country difficult to adjust however we’re here with our handy guide to local expats clubs and meet up groups in France, wherever you may be from Paris to Bordeaux and everywhere in between.


Paris


Women's International Club of Paris
Activities for women in Paris including needlecraft, painting on porcelain, choral, jewellery making, book group, discussions, bridge, mah jong, gymnastics and dog walking. Discussions are held in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.
Website: www.pariswic.org

WICE
An Anglophone association providing cultural, educational and social activities to the international community in Paris
Website: www.wice-paris.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/WICE-Paris/109828232392991

Message - Mothers Support Group
With well over 1000 members, MESSAGE aims to provide a social and support network to expectant women, new mothers, fathers and families with children of all ages living in and around Paris, through a wide variety of local activities, including fun events, practical help and useful information.
Website: www.messageparis.org/public_website
Facebook: www.facebook.com/messageinparis 

American Club of Paris
The American Club of Paris is one of the oldest non-diplomatic American institutions in France and has always had a dual purpose: to provide Americans living in and around Paris with opportunities to meet, and at the same time, to preserve the special ties that the United States has had with France for more than two centuries.
Website: www.americanclubparis.org

American Women's Group in Paris
The AWG offers a variety of activities from a social, cultural, educational and charity perspective. Each month starts with an open house coffee for our members and guests. Other monthly activities regularly include cooking classes, museum visits, yoga classes, wine tastings, and special exhibitions to name but a few.
Website: www.awgparis.org


Lyon


Lyon International Meet Up Association
Become "Lyon-friendly" and meet locals and expats for chats and bants! Get to know English speakers and newcomers and babble away in French and English, or why not Italian; Spanish, Westeros to your hearts content in a friendly and welcoming group and discover all this magnificient city has to offer. This Lyon-based group is open to all ages and nationalities.
www.facebook.com/groups/1602444493311818

American Club of Lyon
The American Club of Lyon was founded in 1987 to bring American expatriates together to share their common cultural background and to share American traditions with our members, their families, and friends in the Rhône-Alpes region. We support the global American expatriate community through our membership in FAWCO (Federation of American Women’s Clubs Overseas, Inc.), an international network of independent volunteer clubs and associations.
www.facebook.com/American-Club-of-Lyon

L'Open Coffee Club
The Open Coffee Club was launched to encourage entrepreneurs, developers and investors to connect through casual gatherings in real life scenarios to discuss and exchange challenges they experience in internet and technology fields. The key to success: one location, one time and one date. The Open Coffee Clubs in Lyon take place every Thursday with start up presentations from 8am to 10am at BoostInLyon 11, Bellecour square.
www.meetup.com/OpenCoffee-Club-Lyon/


Alsace


Americans in Alsace       
Americans in Alsace was founded in 1991 and is a registered association of North Americans living in Alsace and surrounding areas. AIA is financed through membership fees and, in part, by donations through North American corporations operating in the region.
Website: www.americansinalsace.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/americansinalsace


Toulouse


Toulouse Women´s International Group
This is a multinational group for women living in and around Toulouse. Interests include Bridge, books and reading, creative writing, gardening and more.
Website: www.twigsite.org

Americans in Toulouse
Americans in Toulouse (AIT), has been supporting & informing the English-speaking expat community in and around Toulouse, France since 1987.  Our Guidebook to Toulouse is available free of charge or can be read online at our web site.  The book is extremely informative for those moving to the Toulouse area and also helpful for those moving to France.
Website:  www.americansintoulouse.com/index.php 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AmericansInToulouse


Bordeaux


Bordeaux Women´s Club
The Bordeaux Women’s Club was created at the end of World War II by American military wives living in France. They sought a way to welcome new arrivals and encourage friendships among American women living abroad. In 1984, we became an official association, recognized by the French government. Over the years during which international travel and relocation has become far more common, the Club has served a very large and active English-speaking community in the Bordeaux region.
Website: www.bordeauxwomensclub.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bordeauxwomensclub


Nimes


BritsNîmes
The International Association of English speakers in the Gard. BritsNîmes organises regular social and cultural activities. These are varied and designed to help people to get to know the area, make new friends and meet local people. Information is shared via our website, emails and monthly newsletters.
Website: www.britsnimes.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BritsNimes 


Clermont-Ferrand


International Women´s Club of Clermont-Ferrand
Our outreach group provides social interaction and networking resources for English speaking women in the Auvergne region of France. Many of the members are expatriates, expat spouses or English-speaking permanent residents. The club provides a diverse range of activities, including book clubs, children´s playtime, hiking clubs and French conversation groups as well as couples night and more.
Website: www.iwc-auvergne.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/iwc.of.auvergne


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Riviera


International Women´s Club of the Riviera
We are an easy, relaxed Club for women of all nationalities and ages who would like to enjoy social, sportive and cultural activities. The Club covers the French départements of Alpes-Maritimes (06) and Var (83), and also Monaco - our events take place over this wide area.
Website: www.iwcr.org


Landes and Pays Basque


Landes and Pays Basque International Women´s Club
One of the Club´s main goals is to welcome and help English speaking people who wish to settle in the Landes and Basque areas, by assisting them to discover French culture and way of life. The club proposes a varied programme of cultural, social and sports activities permitting women of many different origins to meet and share their interests and hobbies in an open, friendly atmosphere.
Website: lpb.iwc.free.fr 


Grenoble


Open House Grenoble
Open House´s mission is to welcome all English-speaking people living in Grenoble and the neighbouring area, as well as French people who speak fluent English and who have lived outside France and its territories for at least one year. We offer a wide range of activities for individuals and families alike.
Website: openhousegrenoble.com  
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/openhousegrenoble


Lille


The British Library in Lille, France (Centre Culturel Britannique)
A volunteer based library run by English speakers who live in Lille. The library houses over 8000 books, a video and growing DVD collection, as well as a selection of up-to-date English newspapers and magazines. A wide range of reference books and documents are available for research and study in the library. They welcome visitors to Lille with books, DVDs or a cup of English tea!
Website:  www.ccb-lille.com/britishlibrary.html
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/The-British-Centre-in-Lille/95929542224


Languedoc Roussillon


Women's International Club du Languedoc-Roussillon
WIC is a bilingual club for women of any nationality, to meet and make friends through social and cultural activities. The official languages are French and English.
Website: www.wic-lr.com/WIC.htm

Association of American Wives of Europeans
This is a support group for Americans married to Europeans and offers links to other groups and clubs, a career centre and books to help American women in Europe.
Website: aaweparis.org/pages/Whoarewe.html
 

 

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