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Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a remarkably gentle expat move for a French family: Paris is just over two hours away by train, and above all French is spoken everywhere, from the bakery to the counter. It is home to one of Europe's largest French communities, between residents and cross-border workers, and you quickly feel at home.

Currency
Euro (€)
Languages
Luxembourgish, French and German (French is enough)
Time vs Paris
None
Emergencies
112

FIAFE network

The Accueil for French-speaking families

In each city, a volunteer-run association from the FIAFE network welcomes, informs and helps French-speaking families settling in.

Luxembourg Accueil (Information)

Since 1977

Since 1977, Luxembourg Accueil has helped French-speaking families settle in: practical information, workshops, cultural outings, classes (languages, cooking, art of living) and a support network that makes all the difference in the early months.

Where to meet them

Open Monday to Friday, 9am-12pm and 2pm-4pm; details and sign-ups on the website.

Visit the association's website Email the association See the FIAFE page

What they offer

  • Personalised welcome for newcomers
  • Workshops and classes (languages, cooking, crafts)
  • Cultural visits and tours discovering Luxembourg
  • Welcome coffee and a family support network

Other support networks

Two large national networks also support the French abroad, each with its local chapter.

  • UFE

    UFE Luxembourg

    The Luxembourg chapter of the Union des Français de l'Étranger: welcome, mutual aid and practical advice (jobs, settling in, studies) for the French in Luxembourg.

    Visit the website Email the chapter
  • Français du monde – ADFE

    Français du monde – ADFE Luxembourg

    The Luxembourg section of Français du monde - ADFE defends the rights of the French in Luxembourg and supports them with their paperwork, in a spirit of solidarity and citizenship.

    Visit the website

The French business network

The local French chamber of commerce (CCI France International network) is a real asset for work: networking, job offers and help to restart a career or start a business locally.

CCI France International

CCI France Luxembourg (Chambre Française de Commerce et d'Industrie au Luxembourg)

The Franco-Luxembourg chamber brings together more than 280 French and Luxembourgish companies. Networking, regular events and a members' jobs module (offers and applications) make it a valuable support for a spouse looking for work or setting up professionally.

Visit the website CCI country page

AEFE network

Accredited French schools

Schools accredited by the French Ministry of Education follow the French curriculum: your child can continue their schooling seamlessly, abroad and back in France.

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Source: official AEFE directory, verified June 2026. aefe.gouv.fr

Tutoring and private lessons

To support your children's schooling across two systems, two solutions designed for expat families.

  • Axiom Academic

    Private lessons and tutoring for expat families: French curriculum, IB and British curriculum, at home or online, with teachers who know the schools in your city.

    Discover Axiom Academic

  • IB Tutor

    Tutors specialised in the International Baccalaureate: online lessons in every IB subject, to aim for top grades from MYP to the diploma.

    Discover IB Tutor

Schools and education

The main French landmark is the Vauban school and lycée in Gasperich, teaching around 2,600 pupils from nursery to final year. Alongside it, the free multilingual Luxembourg state school and the European Schools round out a fairly unique range of options.

Good to know

  • Vauban (AEFE partner) follows the French curriculum: in high demand, so apply as soon as the move is confirmed.
  • Luxembourg state school is free but multilingual (Luxembourgish, German then French): a challenge for a child arriving from the French system.
  • European Schools prioritise children of EU institution staff.
  • Several international and private schools offer French or English-language tracks.

Children's healthcare

The Luxembourg system is generous and quick to access. Joining the CNS (national health fund) unlocks high reimbursements, and you see the paediatrician freely, with no mandatory referral pathway.

Good to know

  • First step: join the CNS, usually through the employer, for the whole family.
  • You freely choose your paediatrician and see them directly, with no GP referral.
  • Many doctors speak French: the language barrier is almost non-existent.
  • 112 is the emergency number; the Kannerklinik (children's hospital) is the paediatric reference.

French-speaking community

The French are one of the country's largest communities, between residents and cross-border workers: you are an expat without feeling out of place. French is an administrative language, and daily life largely happens in our tongue.

Good to know

  • Luxembourg Accueil (FIAFE network) has animated the French community since 1977.
  • UFE Luxembourg and Français du monde - ADFE complete the support network.
  • French is enough for most things: admin, shops, schools.
  • Closeness to France (Paris just over 2h by train) makes trips home and family visits easy.

Family outings and events

A small country, but a huge playground for children: the UNESCO-listed old town, parks everywhere, family-friendly museums and endless forests just minutes from the centre.

Good to know

  • The Bock casemates and the old town are like an open-air history book to explore.
  • The Parc merveilleux in Bettembourg delights little ones from spring onwards.
  • The National Museum of Natural History (natur musée) runs workshops for children.
  • The Schueberfouer, the big late-summer funfair, is a family must.

These landmarks change fast: the MumExpat community will keep them up to date.

Coming soon: the full Luxembourg guide.

Verified addresses, paediatricians recommended by mums, a family agenda updated every week. Join the waitlist to discover the Luxembourg page first.

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