France language exchange groups
France has active language exchange communities, especially in Paris and major university cities.
Find a city
Jump straight to a city page with curated community links.
How to find a local language exchange
Start with the city pages below, then use directory searches to find more meetups near your neighborhood.
- Pick your nearest city and open the linked communities.
- Try Meetup and Eventbrite searches for this week’s events.
- Look for recurring groups on Facebook (they often post last-minute location changes).
Recommended resources
These directories and official pages help you find language exchange meetups across France.
- ChitChat Language Exchange (Meetup)
- Internationals Events Paris (Meetup)
- French Conversationalists in Paris (Meetup)
- Meetup search: "language exchange Paris"
- Language exchange events in Paris (Eventbrite)
- Lyon International MeetUp & Events (Meetup)
- Meetup search: "language exchange Lyon"
- Language exchange events in Lyon (Eventbrite)
- Meetup search: "language exchange Marseille"
- Language exchange events in Marseille (Eventbrite)
- Meetup search: "conversation exchange Marseille"
- Meetup search: "language exchange Aix-en-Provence"
- Language exchange events near Aix-en-Provence (Eventbrite)
Paris
Regular échanges linguistiques across the city, often hosted in cafés and bars.
Lyon
Meetups for English-French and multilingual conversation practice around Presqu'île.
Marseille
Mediterranean city with a steady exchange scene and a strong international crowd.
Aix-en-Provence
Student-heavy area where meetups are often best found via broader directories and Meetup searches.
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Map of France
Explore the main cities with in-person exchanges and community meetups.
FAQ
Common questions about language exchange meetups in France.
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