European au pairs 🌟
"We knew we’d found the right person when our toddler started asking for her before breakfast"
"Within a week, our au pair knew our children’s routines better than we did."
"I was surprised at how naturally our au pair fitted into our family life."
"Having an au pair has made after-school hours far less stressful for everyone."
Working parents are always short on time. An au pair can help up to 30 hours per week, giving you more peace of mind and real quality time. They help with the kids, tidying up, cooking, school runs, etc.
More than 3,000 families chose an au pair through Nina.care: less stress, more structure, and children who learn English or Spanish along the way. Many have a driver’s license and specific experience with newborns. 👉 In many cases, your au pair can start within 2 months.
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Hosting an au pair in France typically costs around €400 per month. This includes the minimum pocket money (about €80 per week), free room and board, contributions to language courses, and usually health/accident insurance. Agency or placement service fees may be additional.
Au pairs in France help with childcare (taking kids to school, homework help, playtime, babysitting) and light household chores (tidying, setting the table, laundry for children, preparing simple meals). They cannot act as full-time housekeepers or provide professional childcare.
Au pairs in France usually work 25 hours per week, with a maximum of 5 hours per day. They must have at least one full day off per week, and Sunday should normally be free. Paid vacation is included if they stay long-term (e.g., 2.5 days per month).
A “convention au pair” (au pair agreement) is required in France. This official contract is signed by both the family and the au pair and must be approved by the local authorities. It details working hours, duties, pocket money, and holidays.
Families may find au pairs through specialized agencies or online platforms. Agencies help with paperwork, contracts, and legal compliance, which can be challenging in France without support.
The first step is always open discussion between the family and the au pair. If the problem cannot be solved, the contract can be ended. Normally, two weeks’ notice is required, unless the situation is very serious. Agencies can help mediate and arrange replacements.
In France, an au pair is considered part of the cultural exchange program. Families are expected to welcome them as a family member, not an employee. Including them in meals, family activities, and cultural traditions (e.g., holidays, outings) is encouraged. Supporting their French language learning is an important part of the experience.
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After trying daycares and nannies without finding the right match, May’s family discovered the au pair option – and never looked back. It brought them the flexibility, trust, and connection they were searching for.
Mornings that start with a café au lait and a warm croissant, afternoons strolling by the Seine, and weekends exploring the lavender fields in Provence: a cultural exchange in France can include this and much, much more!
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