Become an Au Pair in France

Lots of people experience France from behind the window of a tour bus. As an au pair in France, you’ll see how the French really live, experiencing day-to-day life with your host family and their children. Perhaps one day you might take the children on a visit to a museum, followed by lunch at an open air café. If you become an au pair in Paris, a typical day might find you strolling along the Seine or through the Jardin du Luxembourg. If your host family lives in the charming northern city of Lille, perhaps you’ll spend an afternoon in Henri Matisse park or treat yourself and the children to a taste of Lille’s famous P'tit Quinquin candies. On your days off, you might spend some of your earnings travelling to nearby cities—or buying some French fashions. And each day, your French language skills will get better and better. C’est magnifique!

Program Details

Au pairs in France provide a maximum of 30 hours of child care per week, and may be asked to baby-sit in the evenings, but no more than 2 times per week.

You will receive:

  • Placement with a carefully screened host family
  • A private room and full board
  • A stipend of 270 Euros per month (final stipend will be included in the contract)
  • The opportunity to take French language classes (10 hours per week)
  • Transportation money to attend classes
  • At least 1 complete day off per week (usually Sunday)
  • Basic health and accident insurance through the French Social Security System (except summer Au Pair placements)
  • ISE card - International Student & Youth Exchange Identification Card

Locations Available*

  • Paris and surrounding areas
  • Lille

*Please indicate a preference for a location when you apply.

Program Length

  • 10 – 12 months (full-year program)
  •  2 – 3 months (summer au pair program)

Program Fee

  • $495 (Lille)
  • $595 (Paris and surrounding areas)

Participant Requirements

To be an au pair in France, you must:

  • Be a U.S. or Canadian citizen between 18 and 27
  • Have a high school diploma
  • Have previous child care/ babysitting experience, and a genuine love of children.
  • Be able to commit to at least 10 months (most host families prefer au pairs for the school year from September to June); 2-3 month (May to September)
  • Attend French language classes while in France (this is a requirement to meet the France Visa requirements for the Long-Stay Au Pair Visa program)
  • Have basic skills in French

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