Although some of these cities might not be top of your travel list, if you want to go somewhere where everyone speaks French, here are 10 places you can go that aren’t Paris.
Kinshasa, Congo
Kinshasa is the third largest city in Africa and is currently the largest French-speaking city in the world.
Montreal, Canada
Montreal is incredibly European looking and has a unique culture. The majority of locals are bilingual so if you want to practice your French, don’t be surprised if people start talking to you in English instead.
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Brussels, Belgium
The dialect is different in Belgium but you can definitely practice your French there.
Tananrive, Madagascar
Don’t be fooled by the movie, Madagascar is French-speaking.
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Niamey, Niger
Niamey is fast developing and an extremely vibrant city.
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Abidjan has a population of 7.1 million and is the official economic capital of the country.
Douala, Cameroon
Douala is a lesser-known city in the West, despite being one of the largest French-speaking spots in the world.
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
After the earthquake, the city has become one of the poorest French-speaking cities in America.
Bamako, Mali
Bamako is a cultural hotspot and is often described as the musical capital of the continent.
Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali is a beautiful, clean city. It’s also French speaking.
