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Procedures & visa to be an au pair in Nantes
To au pair in Nantes, the candidate signs the hosting agreement then applies for a VLS-TS via France-Visas; the Loire-Atlantique prefecture processes the residence permit. The family declares the job to Urssaf and pays the housed-fed au pair EUR 326.25–391.50/month.
Competent authority: Loire-Atlantique 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 Nantes
Concrete local information for your au pair stay in Nantes.
Prefecture & appointments
The Loire-Atlantique prefecture in Nantes processes VLS-TS permits by appointment via its platform; the Saint-Nazaire annex handles the coast. Allow 1 to 3 weeks for processing.
FLE schools & Alliance Française
Alliance Française de Nantes has a centre near the Hôtel de Ville; the municipal school network and the university's Institut de français round out the offer near the Machines of the Isle.
Local family demand
Nantes, France's greenest city, counts young families on the island of Nantes and in l'Eraudière that are very demanding on after-school care; the quality of life also attracts international profiles via the Trysail hub.
Transport & cost of living
The TAN network costs about €51 a month; the electric Bicloo bike is free on weekends. A room in Nantes (€420–580) is among the most affordable of western France's big cities.
Au pair in Nantes: all nationalities
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Au pair in Nantes: questions & answers
The key questions about an au pair stay in Nantes.
Does Nantes prefecture manage au pair cases?
The Loire-Atlantique prefecture processes residence permits and VLS-TS renewals.
Is Nantes a good city for an au pair?
Yes, recognised quality of life, young families and high childcare demand.
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