How to make friends in Paris

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expat.comYour favourite team20 November 2008 08:44:10

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We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Paris

Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Paris??

Thanks in advance for your participation

tresfrenchNew member22 June 2009 18:10:57

I've come up with a few useful sites on meeting people in paris that I put on my blog. I also like the idea of Pastas Party for singles to meetup on Sundays! I would totally try it if I were single!

JulienFounder22 June 2009 20:26:10

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The Paris expat network might also help

FrancaphileNew member14 August 2009 11:06:00

Hi guys, well I am a big fan of www.meetup.com , People organise loads of events each week and you just sign up and go along and hope you'll click. Sure its most expats but Ive actually met a number of French people so had to chat in my terrible French despite myself.

Mostly they are well run (though last nights organiser was 40 minutes late, but we that turned up bonded over giving out about him;) ) Id recommend The Paris Night life group the guy Michelle who runs it is excellent and makes sure to introduce you into the various groups of people:

Auds

kristinak777Member26 September 2009 09:44:34

Thank you so much for all the information everyone. I just moved to Paris and yes it does get tough not knowing anyone.

katietomatoNew member26 September 2009 19:01:16

hey i know a great bunch of people at POUR VOUS PARIS - pour-vous-paris.com/

they are all fluent in english and french and organise group outings to cafes and things, and are lots of fun. everyone is generally in the same boat, and sometimes there will be a person who you have something in common with.

GuestPoster5308Guest29 January 2010 16:43:32

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I moved in Paris 4 years ago without knowing anybody (ok, i am french so no language issue).

In fact, i met friends thanks to music!
There are a lot of small bars in Paris where singers make free concerts.
the atmosphere is very nice and it is quite eays to met people:
try:

L'Aperock'café (46 bd voltaire - 75011 paris)
La Cave se Rebiffe
Le Café de Mars
Le Celtic Corner
Au chat noir
l'éléphant du nil
le bar du cirque
Le Palais bar
....

i wish you nice meetings

MyrionNew member07 February 2010 13:28:32

You just have to ask!! Some french students search people from abroad to improve their english and to discover differents cultures!

expatfranceMember21 March 2010 14:36:13

I think a great way to meet people is through language exchange, we've got a page on our blog (language exchange) and from hearing the feedback, groups and well as individuals are got together from the details they've left on the page.

roger22Active member18 December 2011 09:02:43

#10

How are you? I'm coming to Paris and I would like to meet people in there next January on 7, 2012 if you have interesting for that reply me. Any advice please?

mr teeMember20 August 2012 05:24:30

#11

Hi its me tee ... i am new in paris and its really hard to make new friends ... therefore i am here ... well my number is 06 51 19 83 98... hope for the good response

Joe MartinMember25 January 2013 21:49:05

#12

hi
my name is Joe Martin a liberian and base in liberia i am in search of at least 25 to 29 yrs of age female who live in paris France.
I am 40 yrs of age very strong, and hard working.
Thanks

millimossyMember03 July 2013 10:24:49

#13

Hello Ive just joined..im hoping to make some friends..

r_inFranceMember05 October 2013 20:40:18

#14

Hi I have just joined this group and I am looking for people to meet in Paris.

Debashish2015Member06 September 2014 13:29:35

#15

Hi,
I'm 36 year old man from India - will be in Paris from October to December. Only interested in friendship. Am an animal and horse lover. Very fond of Literature,Music,Cinema. Looking to meet like-minded people. Getting to know elderly people would also be great :-)
Thanks.

pamitMember12 September 2014 13:09:50

#16

Hi

I am looking for a new friend in Paris

Anybody interested in knowing each other

roger22Active member13 September 2014 10:53:33

#17

Me too if you like to be friend, we can change ideas...

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