European au pairs 🌟
"I wish we would have known about this sooner: Anna does the School runs and pick-ups and she cooks healthy for the kids."
"We will for the coming years use this childcare method. We loved the au pair and how she played outside, and just made us feel much more free."
"The team is very professional and always ready to help with any questions. Karen our agent has been very pro-active and just lovely."
"An extra pair of hands is exactly what we needed. Karina our now 3rd au pair relieves so much and makes life and tbh, having kids, fun again."
Working parents are always short on time. An au pair can help up to 25 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 €390 per month. This includes the minimum pocket money (about €320 per month), 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.
Set clear house rules from the start
Your au pair will be caring for your children while also becoming part of your household. Clear house rules help avoid misunderstandings and make expectations clear from the beginning, especially when you come from different cultural backgrounds.
Explore our House Rules guide and download the template to create a shared reference with your au pair. It covers topics such as guests, phone and internet use, schedules, household responsibilities, vacations, and the family car.
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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.
Total per month: €390 p/m
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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