Host Families

Hosting an au pair is a rewarding way to welcome cultural exchange into your home. It is a fun way to connect with people from different parts of the world. All the while receiving childcare support.

Financial
Requirements

Pocket Money
Minimum of €320 per month

Accommodation & Meals
You must provide the au pair with their own room and full board

Language School
You may be expected to contribute part of the language course costs

URSSAF Contribution
Register and pay contributions via service-public.fr or CESU

Steps to Host an Au Pair

  1. Find a suitable Au Pair — We help you match with someone who fits your family’s values and routine

  2. Draft an Agreement — Sign a standardised “Contrat d’accueil” (hosting agreement)

  3. Register with URSSAF — For social security contributions

  4. Support the visa process by providing the necessary documents (if non-EU): Your au pair may need a long-stay visa

  5. Help enroll in French language classes (required for non-EU au pairs)

Host Family Responsibilities

  • Offer a safe, welcoming, family-like environment

  • Assign light childcare and household tasks (e.g., school runs, preparing snacks)

  • Respect time off: At least one full day per week + holidays (4 weeks if the au pair is staying for 1 year, 2 weeks for 6 months.)

  • Include your au pair in meals and family life

  • Provide ongoing emotional and cultural support

    Registration Costs

    For more information about how much

    it will cost you to get a match

    find out here

Hosting an au pair is not just about childcare

it’s about sharing daily life and culture in a meaningful way.

It is the responsibility of the host family to make the au pair feel welcome into their home. This is someone who is leaving their home, what they are used to so as to experience something new. It is encouraged to discuss with the au pair if things are not being done as initially agreed upon.

At times, they will seem down or sad. That may just be a case of homesickness (which is perfectly normal, and to be expected!) Find out what you can do to make this better for them (give them a bit of time to call back home, a night where you make their staple food). Small gestures like these can go a long way!