Keen to gain work experience? Apply to intern in France! Find placements for foreigners and English speakers in cities like Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux and Nice.
Best Intern Programs in France
Graphic Design Internship in France
• 2-6 months
• Prices from £2,445
Law Internship in France
• 2-6 months
• Prices from £2,445
Benefits of Work Experience in France
Say Oui to an internship in France. This could be the experience of a lifetime, such as:
• Wandering through the vineyards and chateaux.
• Strolling along the sidewalk cafes and art galleries.
• Staying on the cutting edge of fashion.
• Seeing famous sites such as the Eiffel Tower.
• Falling in love with the beautiful south of France – home to the rich and famous.
• Potentially making a good impression and getting offer a paid job in France.
Once you’ve lived in France and you’ll find the French way of life will make your CV tres bien!
Types of Internships
You can find placements in so many different companies, popular areas to apply include:
Architecture
Consultancy
Events Management
Film
Finance
Healthcare and Pharmaceauticals
International Business
Journalism
Law
Medical Elective
NGO
Photography
PR & Marketing
Publishing
Real Estate
Sport
Language
Most internships advertised to international students and participants are generally in English, although if you can speak French, you stand a much better chance of getting a placement. This will also help with cultural integration, you might to search French schools in France for classes.
FAQ
Money
France converted to the Euro in 2002, along with a number of other European nations. That being said, it’s important to know how the Euro system works before you embark for any work experience placement abroad in France. What you need to know:
One hundred centimes equals one Euro. Centimes come in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50. There are seven different banknote denominations for the Euro including: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500.
It’s a good idea to check in with a currency converter to see how the Pound, U.S. dollar and other currencies are holding up against the Euro. And be sure to have a plan for converting money before you leave. It’s a smart idea to bring a stash of Euro cash with you when you leave.
Travel
Keen to intern in Europe or see more of the continent? When you live in a city like Paris, or anywhere else in France, you’ll never have a shortage of things to do. From eating your way across the regions to exploring vineyards, France is a food-lover’s dream. But it only starts with food.
Here are some top things to do:
• History buffs can visit Napoleon’s tomb beneath Les Invalides or pay tribute to American soldiers lost on Omaha Beach in WWII at the American Cemetery at Normandy.
• Art lovers can see the Mona Lisa and other works of art housed at the Louvre.
• For celebrities and luxury, head to the beautiful French Riviera.
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