London has a long-standing French community - but it is no longer confined to the streets around the embassy in South Kensington, where you will find French bookshops, patisseries and pavement cafes patronised by impeccably dressed mothers dropping off their children at the posh Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle.

Where can I find French people in London?

Of the French-born people recorded by the 2011 census, 66,654 (48.4 per cent) lived in Greater London and 22,584 (16.4 per cent) in South East England. Within London, particular concentrations were recorded in the boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster and Hammersmith and Fulham.

What is the French population in London?

250,000 French people Johnson says there are 250,000 French people in London. Other British estimates say 300,000-400,000. The figure that is quoted most often is 300,000 which is attributed to the French consulate in London.

Is London the 3rd biggest French city?

More French people live in London than in Bordeaux, Nantes or Strasbourg and some now regard it as Frances sixth biggest city in terms of population.

Where do most French live in London?

More French people live in London than in Bordeaux, Nantes or Strasbourg and some now regard it as Frances sixth biggest city in terms of population. On a wet Friday night in Hackney, a group of young professional women walk into a pub.More items •May 30, 2012