Au pair in Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux, capital of Nouvelle-Aquitaine and wine capital, draws families looking for au pairs in an elegant living setting with bilingual childcare.
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Procedures & visa to be an au pair in Bordeaux
An au pair in Bordeaux signs the hosting agreement with the family then obtains a long-stay VLS-TS visa via France-Visas; the Gironde prefecture processes the residence permit. The family registers the job with Urssaf and pays the au pair EUR 326.25–391.50/month, housed and fed.
Competent authority: Gironde prefecture.
Visa & steps to come to France
As a non-EU/EEA national, an au pair stay in France requires a long-stay visa worth a residence permit (VLS-TS « jeune au pair »): apply on France Visas with your signed Cerfa hosting agreement in hand. EU/EEA nationals need no visa. See eligibility ages, required documents and timelines in our guide.
Read the France au pair visa guide →Living & settling in Bordeaux
Concrete local information for your au pair stay in Bordeaux.
Prefecture & appointments
The Gironde prefecture in Bordeaux sees applicants by appointment via its platform; the au pair VLS-TS permit is usually processed within 1 to 3 weeks. The one-stop counter is on quai de Paludate.
FLE schools & Alliance Française
Alliance Française Bordeaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (172 cours de la Marne) prepares for DELF/DALF near the university; the Institut de français de Bordeaux offers intensive courses in the Chartrons.
Local family demand
Bordeaux families in Caudéran and the Chartrons, often higher-income, look for candidates at ease with the school rhythm and children's sports; demand rises at the start of the school year.
Transport & cost of living
The TBM network costs about €49 a month; the tram to Mérignac is ideal. A room in Bordeaux (€550–700) is cheaper than Paris, with a lively historic centre.
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Au pair in Bordeaux: questions & answers
The key questions about an au pair stay in Bordeaux.
What procedures for an au pair in Bordeaux?
The Gironde prefecture in Bordeaux processes residence permits; a signed hosting agreement comes first.
Is Bordeaux good for a first au pair stay?
Yes, pleasant setting, efficient transport and a strong student community.
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