AU PAIR IN PARIS: HOW TO TIPS + MY EXPERIENCE

Hello you beautiful humans! Today I'm talking all about how to become an au pair in France! It's been a while since I was an Au pair in Paris, and although I'm no longer a nanny and am studying in Paris instead, I thought I would share my au pair in Europe experience.
I think when you decide you want to be an au pair, the first and most crucial step is finding a family. I found my host family using WWW.Aupairworld.com instead of using an agency. Most of the au pairs I knew also went this route as there are security checks and it's very user friendly. Another web site is GreatAupair, but I can't vouch for it.
In this video I talk about the importance of negotiating your situation (for example, to live with the family or in a separate appartement?) and share the process of getting the Au pair Visa for France. Do note that the earlier you start looking for a host family, the better your chance to find a good fit on Au pair World!
I also talk a bit about the typical day in my au pair life including French classes and preparing the gouté, driving in Paris, etc and my living situation/salary.
There is a lot involved in being an Au pair and I know that I only scratched the surface, but I hope that I was able to answer some of the basic questions so you can get started in moving abroad!

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MY SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: _purple_palace

Check out my alternative paris blog that I've just started: www.witchyParis.com

Down below are some FAQS that I get. I do accept video requests in the comments and almost always reply back, but I can't promise that I won't miss any because I'm only human!

FAQS

Why do you live in France?
I moved to Paris to be an Au pair and then met my love (as you do) and then got married and built a life here :)

What do you study?
I study Fine art/multimedia. You can see my work here: @_purple_palace

Is Paris safe?

This is such a broad question but in short--yes and no! Check out my video: Biggest French culture shock to understand what I mean...
Do you speak French fluently? Yes, check out some of my videos completely in French

Where do you live in France? Paris

What do you study: Beaux arts (fine art)

Why did you start youtube? Because I miss speaking in English and I wanted to build a community where I share a bit of my experience as an American abroad.

How can I get a visa to France? it depends on what your goals are..Check out my video on how to move to France on a budget to get some ideas on visas, etc.

What kind of camera do you use? Canon G7X

What video software do you use? Final Cut pro X

How often do you post? I try to post a Paris vlog at least once a week!

Can we collaborate?
I love the idea of collaborating and if you think our channels could vibe well and your in the Paris region please send me a mail!

Where do you shop in France?
Thrift stores like guerrisol are my favourite..Check out my video "Come thrifting with me in Paris" to see more.

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