Your season in France starts here.
A carefully prepared internship, an experience designed for you.
Would you like to do an internship in France and experience true professional and cultural immersion?
Une Saison en France by Myriam supports you in building your project, from your first application to your arrival in France.
I take the time to understand your background, wishes and goals in order to find an experience that truly fits your profile.
An internship to learn. A season to discover. An experience to grow.
High-end hotels & restaurants
Une Saison en France works mainly with a network of hotels, restaurants, estates and houses of character across France.
Places where you can learn from passionate professionals and discover French savoir-faire in demanding yet caring environments.
- Kitchen & pastry
- Restaurant service
- Sommelier
- Front desk
- Valet / Housekeeping
Most of these houses are outside Paris, in the regions.
Your internship becomes much more than work experience: a way to discover France from the inside, at the pace of a region, a house and its teams.
Fresh produce, a craft to learn.
In the kitchen, the dining room or behind the bar, you discover quality produce and the skills of those who work with it: cheese ageing, market gardening, mixology.
An experience tailored to your project.
Internships can last from 1 to 6 months, depending on your studies, your situation and the conditions that apply to your stay in France.
Depending on your nationality and situation, you may need a short-stay visa, or no visa at all.
The internship is subject to the French rules on intern stipends.
The legal maximum length of an internship in France is six months.
Visa, stipend and residence arrangements are reviewed according to your personal situation and country of origin.
Eight steps, personal support at every stage.
Each step is clearly defined so you can move forward with peace of mind. I take care of the essentials so you can focus on your project.
You are not simply put in touch with an establishment: you are supported throughout your project.
My support includes
Application
Your local partner or your university sends your application.
Interview and project approval
We talk by video call about your background, level, wishes and project. If your profile fits the programme, your application is accepted and the internship search can begin.
- Personal video interview
- Review of your profile and project
Search
I approach establishments in my network that may match your profile, expectations and dates.
- Finding the right establishment
Meeting the establishment
When an opportunity matches your project, you receive an internship proposal and talk with the establishment.
- Introduction to the establishment
- Written internship offer
Internship agreement
Once the internship is confirmed, the agreement is prepared and signed by all parties.
- Agreement sent to the DREETS (French labour authority)
- Administrative approval in France
Preparing to leave
Your local partner helps you with the visa process when a visa is required.
- Coordination with your local partner for the visa process
Accommodation
Guaranteed accommodation for hotel and restaurant internships, or personal help finding a place for other sectors.
Your arrival in France
Your season begins. And I remain your contact person for the whole internship.
- Follow-up during your stay
Personal support, a fee adapted to your situation.
The support fee depends mainly on your country of origin and is paid in two stages.
You receive a quote so you know the exact amount for your project.
Travel and visa costs are your responsibility, unless stated otherwise in your quote.
France is not just one sector.
Hotels and restaurants are the heart of the programme today, but Une Saison en France aims to open new opportunities over time.
Looking for experience in another field? Tell us about your project. Your wishes help shape the next programmes.
A season is also France to live and enjoy.
Days off become discoveries: flying over an alpine lake, sand yachting on a Normandy beach, wandering the streets of Lille or Porto-Vecchio.
In their words, their experience.
Before you get started.
Do I need to speak French?
An A2 level of French is required to join Une Saison en France. The expected level depends on the role, especially in the dining room, as a sommelier or at the front desk, and on the establishment. We discuss it during the interview.
Can I choose my region?
Of course, you can share your preferences. I then look for establishments that match your profile, dates and project.
Is accommodation included?
Yes. For hotel and restaurant internships, accommodation is guaranteed.
For internships in other fields, we also look for accommodation that suits your situation. If the establishment does not provide it, I personally help you find the best option near your workplace.
How long can my internship last?
The length depends on your internship agreement and your situation. An internship in France can last up to six months.
How does payment work?
The support fee is paid in two instalments, at the stages defined when you register. Payment details are sent to you with your quote.
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Let's talk about your project.
Do you have a clear idea of your internship, or are you not sure where to start yet?
Tell me about your background, your wishes and your project. Together, we will see whether Une Saison en France can be the first step of your French experience.