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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 Rennes
Concrete local information for your au pair stay in Rennes.
Prefecture & appointments
The Ille-et-Vilaine prefecture (81 boulevard d'Armorique) processes au pair residence permits; filing follows VLS-TS validation within 3 months of arrival. Rennes, the Breton capital, is a major student metropolis.
FLE schools & Alliance Française
The CIREFE at University Rennes 2 (Place du recteur Henri Le Moal, Building D) is the largest university FLE centre in Brittany: semester courses, language support and DELF/DALF preparation.
Local family demand
With one of France's highest student proportions, Rennes also attracts families attached to Breton quality of life; the Sainte-Anne, Thabor and Villejean districts seek reliable childcare, often for the school year.
Transport & cost of living
The STAR network (metro, bus, bike) serves Rennes Métropole; the 12-month student pass (18–26) costs €239.40, i.e. €19.95 a month with three months free. Rennes is regularly ranked among France's most pleasant cities.
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Au pair in Rennes: questions & answers
The key questions about an au pair stay in Rennes.
What procedures are needed for an au pair in Rennes?
The Ille-et-Vilaine prefecture processes residence permits; the signed hosting agreement precedes the VLS-TS visa application for non-EU/EEA nationals.
Where can an au pair learn French in Rennes?
The CIREFE at Rennes 2 University offers French as a foreign language courses and certification preparation.
Is Rennes a good city for an au pair?
Yes: a large Breton student city, known for its quality of life and cultural scene, with sustained childcare demand.
How do you get around Rennes?
The STAR network (metro, bus and bike) covers the metropolis; a metro line links the centre to the university campuses.
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