Experience life abroad from the inside, stay with a host family, feel at home in a new culture, and build confidence while exploring a new country. Learn the local language, make unforgettable memories, and get support from our team whenever you need it.
Free accommodation, meals & pocket money
Learn French & meet other au pairs
Up to 50% of your flight is paid
As an au pair in France, you’ll experience a culture that values family routines, shared meals, and good communication. Your days may include helping with school schedules, encouraging the children’s independence, and being part of a lively household.
Living with a French family gives you insight into their traditions, values, and way of life: from regional foods to celebrations and community events.
France offers more than sightseeing, it offers a chance to understand daily life from within a family who welcomes you as one of their own 🥐🇫🇷
For EU citizens (“stagiaire aide familial étranger”):
For non-EU citizens (“jeune au pair”):
This pocket money is in addition to the room and board your host family provides.
Read more about pocket money payments here.
Au pairs in France usually work 25–30 hours per week, with a maximum of 5 hours per day. You must have at least one full day off per week, and Sunday should normally be free. Paid vacation is included for long-term stays (e.g., 2.5 days per month).
Au pairs in France assist with childcare (taking children to school, homework help, playtime, babysitting) and light household chores (tidying, setting the table, children’s laundry, preparing simple meals). You do not act as full-time housekeepers or provide professional childcare.
A “convention au pair” (au pair agreement) is required in France. This official contract is signed by both the family and you, as the au pair, and must be approved by the local authorities. It details working hours, duties, pocket money, and holidays.
Age Requirements:
Visa Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
You can use online platforms or au pair agencies. Agencies can be very helpful with contracts, insurance, and ensuring the au pair meets visa requirements. At Nina.care, we help you find your host family and provide additional support after a match.
If issues arise, you should first try direct communication. If the situation cannot be resolved, the agreement can be ended with reasonable notice (commonly 2 weeks). Agencies can step in to mediate and help arrange a replacement if needed.
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The weekly schedule is a valuable guide to help you understand your tasks and responsibilities throughout the week. While it provides structure, it isn’t fixed.
With clear, timely communication, it can be adjusted whenever you or your host family have any changes or commitments.
Having a schedule not only sets expectations but also helps prevent misunderstandings. From our experience, many challenges arise simply because no plan was put in place.
That’s why we offer this template, to support smooth communication and a positive experience between you and your host family.
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