About us
Where conversations become friendships.
Talk Talk Ici is the public community of the Toc Toc Ici Association.
We bring together locals, newcomers, students, expats and travellers through language exchange and cultural discovery.
Join us to practise French, English, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and many other languages in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Our events take place in different venues across Lyon, including Komé Café, Komé Izakaya and partner locations.
Everyone is welcome.
No perfect language skills required—just curiosity and kindness.
Upcoming events
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Talk Talk Ici | Japanese Dinner Talk - Native & Non-Native Speakers Welcome
Komé Café, 3 Rue de Lanterne, Lyon, FRTalk Talk Ici | Japanese Talk
Talk Talk Ici is one of the public conversation series organised by Toc Toc Ici, an international cultural association based in Lyon.
Our goal is simple: to bring people together through conversations, cultures and meaningful human connections.Japanese is the featured language of this session, but conversations are multilingual.
You’re welcome whether you speak Japanese, are learning Japanese, or simply want to meet people from different cultures. French and English are also commonly spoken, so you don’t need to speak Japanese to join.
This is not a language class. There are no teachers, no lessons and no pressure.
Native speakers are welcome, but they are never required. Everyone contributes in their own way, and every conversation is an opportunity to learn from one another.What to expect
- Friendly conversations in a relaxed atmosphere
- Meet Japanese speakers and people from different cultures and backgrounds
- Practice Japanese naturally through real conversations — while connecting with people in a multilingual environment
- Find language partners, make new friends and expand your international circle
- All levels are welcome
Participation
💛 Toc Toc Ici Amis: Free
🎟 Non-members: €2
Please register and pay in advance via Meetup. Advance registration helps us organise the event and reduce no-shows.☕ During the event, each participant is required to order at least one drink or food item from our host venue. Food and drinks are paid directly to the venue.
Come as you are, pick a seat, start a conversation — and see where it takes you.Want to become part of TOC TOC AMIS?
TOC TOC ICI MEMBRES’ CIRCLE9 attendees - €1.00
Talk Talk Ici | Books & Chat — Bring a Book & Meet New People in Lyon
Komé Café, 3 Rue de Lanterne, Lyon, FRTalk Talk Ici | Books & Chat — Bring a Book & Meet New People in Lyon
A book, a coffee, a new connection.
Join us at KOMÉ Café for a relaxed gathering organised by Talk Talk Ici by Association Toc Toc Ici.
Bring a book of your choice, settle in with a drink and meet fellow readers.A novel you can’t put down, a comic, poetry or something you’ve only just started — all genres and languages are welcome. There’s no set reading list and no need to finish your book beforehand.
📖 What to expect
A little time to introduce yourselves and your books, some quiet reading, and relaxed conversations to exchange thoughts and recommendations.
Share a favourite passage, tell others what caught your attention, or simply listen. There’s no presentation to prepare and no pressure to speak.
This is a casual, self-guided gathering. Everyone is welcome to help get the conversation started!
Come alone or with friends, whether you read every day or want to make a little more room for books in your life.
🎒 What to bring
Bring your own book or e-reader. Books and materials are not provided.
You’re welcome to read in any language. Conversations will depend on the languages spoken by those attending.
🎟️ Booking · €1 per person
A small €1 booking fee, payable in advance via Meetup, confirms your place and helps reduce no-shows. Our spaces are limited, and an unused reservation can prevent someone else from joining.
The booking fee does not include food or drinks. Please order at least one drink per person to support the café hosting us.
☕ When you arrive
Show your Meetup ticket at the counter, order and pay for your drink and any food, then join the group.
Please check the event listing for the date and time.
📍 Location
KOMÉ Café
3 rue Lanterne, Lyon 1erPlease book only if you intend to attend. If your plans change, cancel your booking promptly so someone else can take your place.
Bring your book. We’ll share the table.
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Talk Talk Ici | Books & Chat — Lecture & rencontres à Lyon
Un livre, un café, des rencontres.
Retrouvez-nous chez KOMÉ Café pour un moment convivial autour des livres, organisé par Toc Toc Ici. Apportez le livre de votre choix, installez-vous avec une boisson et faites connaissance avec d’autres lecteurs.
Un roman qui vous passionne, une BD, de la poésie ou un livre que vous venez à peine de commencer : tous les genres et toutes les langues sont les bienvenus. Aucun livre imposé, et pas besoin d’avoir terminé le vôtre !
📖 Au programme
Un moment pour faire connaissance et présenter vos lectures, un temps de lecture tranquille, puis des échanges et des recommandations au fil des conversations.
Partagez un passage, racontez ce qui vous a marqué ou écoutez simplement les autres. Rien à préparer, aucune obligation de prendre la parole.
C’est une rencontre libre, sans cours ni animateur dédié : chacun peut contribuer à lancer la discussion.
Venez seul·e ou avec des amis, que vous lisiez tous les jours ou que vous souhaitiez retrouver le plaisir de lire.
🎒 À apporter
Votre livre ou votre liseuse. Aucun livre ni matériel n’est fourni.
Vous pouvez lire dans la langue de votre choix. Les langues utilisées pour échanger dépendront des participants présents.
🎟️ Inscription · 1 € par personne
Une participation symbolique de 1 €, à régler à l’avance sur Meetup, permet de confirmer votre place et de limiter les absences sans annulation. Les places étant limitées, une réservation non utilisée peut empêcher quelqu’un d’autre de participer.
Les boissons et la nourriture ne sont pas incluses. Merci de commander au moins une boisson par personne pour soutenir le café qui nous accueille.
☕ À votre arrivée
Présentez votre billet Meetup au comptoir, commandez et réglez vos consommations, puis rejoignez le groupe.
Consultez la fiche de l’événement pour la date et les horaires.
📍 Lieu
KOMÉ Café
3 rue Lanterne, Lyon 1erMerci de vous inscrire uniquement si vous prévoyez de venir. En cas d’empêchement, annulez rapidement votre réservation pour libérer votre place.
Apportez votre livre, partageons la table.
Want to become part of TOC TOC AMIS?
TOC TOC ICI MEMBERS’ CIRCLE4 attendees - €1.00
Talk Talk Ici | Friday Polyglot Cocktail Night
Komé Café, 3 Rue de Lanterne, Lyon, FRFriday Polyglot Cocktail Night by Toc Toc Ici
A drink, a conversation, a new connection.
Join us at KOMÉ Café for Toc Toc Ici’s Friday open night: a relaxed international evening to meet new people, enjoy a cocktail or mocktail and chat across languages and cultures.
Come alone or with friends. You don’t need to speak several languages or be fluent to join. All levels are welcome, and the languages spoken will depend on who’s there.
🍸 What to expect
An evening of relaxed conversation in a friendly café setting. Find a seat, say hello and feel free to move between conversations throughout the evening.
Want to break the ice over a game? Some board games are available on site, and you’re welcome to bring your own. Join in whenever you like, or simply keep chatting.
There’s no fixed programme or hosted game session — just time to practise languages, share stories, play and meet people at your own pace.🎟️ Registration & participation
• Non-members: €1 per person, payable via Meetup.
• Toc Toc Amis members: free registration.The small registration fee helps us estimate attendance and encourage commitment. It does not include a drink and is not deducted from your bill.
🍸 Everyone must order at least one cocktail or alcohol-free mocktail from our event menu. Drinks and snacks are paid for separately at the café.
👋 When you arrive
• Show your Meetup ticket at the counter.
• Choose your cocktail or mocktail.
• Order and pay for any extras, then head upstairs and join the conversation.📍 Location
KOMÉ Café
3 rue Lanterne, Lyon 1erPick a drink, say hello and see where the conversation takes you.
Want to become part of TOC TOC AMIS?
TOC TOC ICI MEMBERS’ CIRCLE1 attendee - €2.00
Talk Talk Ici | French Lunch Talk - Native & Non-Native Speakers Welcome
Komé Café, 3 Rue de Lanterne, Lyon, FRTalk Talk Ici | French Talk
Talk Talk Ici is one of the public conversation series organised by Toc Toc Ici, an international cultural association based in Lyon.
Our goal is simple: to bring people together through conversations, cultures and meaningful human connections.French is the featured language of this session, but conversations are multilingual.
You’re welcome whether you speak French, are learning French, or simply want to meet people from different cultures. English is also commonly spoken, so you don’t need to speak fluent French to join.
This is not a language class. There are no teachers, no lessons and no pressure.
Native speakers are welcome, but they are never required. Everyone contributes in their own way, and every conversation is an opportunity to learn from one another.What to expect
- Friendly conversations in a relaxed atmosphere
- Meet French speakers and people from different cultures and backgrounds
- Practise French and other languages naturally through real conversations
- Find language partners, make new friends and expand your international circle
- All levels are welcome
Participation
🎟 Toc Toc Ici Amis: Free
🎟 Non-members: €2
Please register and pay in advance via Meetup. Advance registration helps us organise the event and reduce no-shows.☕ During the event, each participant is required to order at least one drink or food item from our host venue. Food and drinks are paid directly to the venue.
Come as you are, pick a seat, start a conversation — and see where it takes you.Want to become part of TOC TOC AMIS?
TOC TOC ICI MEMBRES´ CIRCLE4 attendees
Past events
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