- Paul O'Doherty
I am excited about meeting so many open-minded people, who are willing to help a total stranger enjoy Lyon.
51ԹϺ- A Place for Chinese in Lyon
Ni hao to all of our Chinese in Lyon! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Chinese expats in Lyon? Are you looking for advice from other Chinese, e.g. which bars in Lyon will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for Peking duck & hot pot?
You are cordially invited to be part of 51ԹϺLyon. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of Chinese expats, coming from Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and all regions of China.
Meet fellow Chinese at our events in Lyon
Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Chinese in Lyon.
Want to meet other Chinese at our events?
Meet other Chinese in Lyon
Our Global Partners
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 Chinese to share your hobbies with
Chinese Expats in Lyon Share Their Experiences
51ԹϺis a place where Chinese expats in Lyon exchange experiences and tips to support each other. France'se prefecture, once famous as the world's silk capital, 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 Lyon’s Chinese expats.
- Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Chinese expats in Lyon.
- Use the Expat Guide for Lyon to find information on your host city.
Meet Fellow Chinese in Lyon at Our Events
Our community in Lyon is also very active offline. Our 51ԹϺAmbassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Lyon’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Chinese expats to explore the salty marshland of the Camargue. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from China in your local community as well as Chinese in France nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Chinese living in Lyon!
- Paul O'Doherty
I am excited about meeting so many open-minded people, who are willing to help a total stranger enjoy Lyon.
- Maria Cristina Alves
If you don't speak French, it is difficult to find friends here. But 51ԹϺhelped me to meet other expats and get tips to improve my language skills.
