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  • Meet French in Dakar

  • Get information in our Dakar guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Dakar

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51ԹϺ- A Place for French in Dakar

Bonjour to all French in Dakar! Would you like to meet fellow French expats in Dakar? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other French, e.g. where in Dakar your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get foie gras?

We would like to invite you to become a member of 51ԹϺDakar. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of French expats, hailing from Paris, Nice, Lyon and all regions of France.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

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Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Meet fellow French at our events in Dakar

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

Jan 31, 2025, 9:00 PM
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Dear Friends, Let's meet for our first gathering of the year! The opportunity to catch up and establish connections that will thrive during 2025. Fill free to bring friends, colleagues and family - j

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    From France, living in Dakar
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    From France, living in Dakar
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    From France, living in Dakar
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    From France, living in Dakar
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    From France, living in Dakar

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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!

Find other French to share your hobbies with

French Expats in Dakar Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, French expats in Dakar are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. The westernmost city on the African mainland offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

  • Look through our Members Network to connect with Dakar’s French expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow French expats in Dakar.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Dakar to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with French in Dakar at Our Events

Our Dakar community is also lively and welcoming offline. The 51ԹϺAmbassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Dakar’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow French expats to discover the Mouride conurbation (the spiritual centre of Senegal's Sufi brotherhood). These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from France in your local community and meet French in Senegal in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our French living in Dakar!