France Gap Year Jobs, Programs & Trips

France gap year

France is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and it is easy to see why millions of people visit every year. Expect world famous tourist sites, tasty food, fashion, style and iconic cities. If you would like to take a gap year, go backpacking, live, work or study in France search trips today.

Paid Work, Internships, Language Courses & Tours in France

Au Pair France Global Work and Travel

Au Pair in France

• 9-12 months
• Prices from £1,195

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Tutor in France

• 3 months
• Prices from £1,195

Accent Français Language School Montpellier

Learn French in Montpellier

• 1-12 weeks
• Prices from €180

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Graphic Design Internship in France

• 2-6 months
• Prices from £2,445

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Law Internship in France

• 2-6 months
• Prices from £2,445

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TEFL Course in Paris

• 4 weeks
• Prices from $1,914

Contiki European Escapade

European Escapade

• 23 days. 11 countries
• Price from £2,620

Contiki European Trail

European Trail

• 23 days, 12 countries
• Price from £2,430

Contiki London Barcelona Quest

London to Barcelona

• 8 days, 3 countries
• Price from £982

Traveling & Backpacking in France

Whether you’re planning to relax on the golden beaches of the Cote d’Azur, explore the capital Paris or wish to sample wine in Bordeaux’s numerous vineyards, exploring France in amazing.

France is also a great place to work, volunteer or study in Europe. During your time in the country you might want to spend a time working a seasonal job, teaching English, studying French or living with a French family to help them develop their English skills. While you aid them in getting to grips with your native tongue, you’ll be able to get a deep insight into French culture.

There are short and long gap year programs available so whether you fancy being in France for a few weeks or over a year, you will be able to find something to match your needs. Popular options include spending a gap year in Paris but there are so many more amazing destinations including Lyon, Montpellier, Nice, Cannes, Bordeaux, Marseilles and Toulouse – just to name a few.

Tours

Discover the best places in France on a tour. There are lots of small group and overland trips available to book all year round taking you to the best places in the country. Short and long trips are available where you can explore cities, the whole country, or see more of Europe.

Work in France

Whether you want to live in France long term, or are keen to gain work experience, working in France can be an amazing experience. There are companies hiring international staff year round even if you don’t speak French.

Summer jobs in France are very popular with students, staff are needed at summer camps, language camps and resorts. Getting a paid ski season job in France is really popular. Some of the most famous resorts include Les 3 Vallées, Val Thorens, Méribel, Courchevel, Les Arcs, Alpe d’Huez, Tignes and Portes du Soleil – which are some of the best in the world.

Another way to work in France on a gap year is to take a TEFL course and teach English – there are positions available throughout the country.

Volunteer in France

If you want to take a gap year in Europe there are so many reasons to give back and volunteer in France. You can see amazing destinations, boost your career prospects, get a paid job, improve your French skills, do something worthwhile.

Spending time giving back and helping worthwhile local causes is a great experience. There are local and international organisations offering volunteering opportunities in France helping people, communities, animals and the environment. Some popular gap year volunteer programs include helping at summer camps.

Study in France

Plan a trip to study in France. Choose between academic, study abroad and language courses. There are universities throughout the country offering French courses to international students in both English and French. Language schools offer beginners and advanced courses all year round to beginners and advanced levels.

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