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Ask an Au Pair: Claire finds places that remind her of home

08 Apr 2015 in Ask an Au Pair by Au Pair Paris

This week, we asked Claire, a 24-year old from Minnesota. She is living in a studio near her host family in Levallois, just outside of Paris. Here are excerpts from her responses: What inspires you about Paris? The peacefulness of Saturday and Sunday mornings in Paris What do...

Ask an Au Pair: Montana finds waterfalls in “secret” Parisian park

30 Mar 2015 in Ask an Au Pair by Au Pair Paris

This week, we asked Montana, a 22-year old from Tennessee. She is living with her host family in the 19th arrondissement. Here are excerpts from her responses What inspires you about Paris? True love What do you dislike most about living in Paris? How could you dislike living in...

Ask an Au Pair: Nathalie discovers Les Berges along the banks of the Seine

23 Mar 2015 in Ask an Au Pair by Au Pair Paris

This week, we asked Nathalie, a 21-year old from Florida. She is living in a studio near her host family in Versailles. Here are excerpts from her responses: What inspires you about Paris? Walking through the streets of Paris. What do you dislike most about living in Paris? Sundays!...

Ask an Au Pair: New Yorker Cailey has some fantastic advice for new or aspiring au pairs

18 Mar 2015 in Ask an Au Pair by Au Pair Paris

This week, we asked Cailey, a 21-year old from New York. She is living in a studio in her host family's building in the 1st arrondissement. Here are excerpts from her responses: What inspires you about Paris? The appreciation for art that is everywhere! What do you dislike...

Ask an Au Pair: Dean discovers the music scene and L’Avant Comptoir

11 Mar 2015 in Ask an Au Pair by Au Pair Paris

This week, we asked Dean, a 22-year old from Chicago. He lives with his host family near Montparnasse. Here are excerpts from his responses: What inspires you about Paris? The music scene What do you dislike most about living in Paris? The prices, the absence of 24/hour diners What is...

Ask an Au Pair: Maggie masters connecting with Parisians

04 Mar 2015 in Ask an Au Pair by Au Pair Paris

This week, we asked Maggie, a 25-year old from California. She is living with her host family in the 16th arrondissement. Here are excerpts from her responses. What inspires you about Paris? Culture! What do you dislike most about living in Paris? Speaking French all the time can...

Ask an Au Pair: Amanda appreciates the slow pace and the warmth of Parisians

24 Feb 2015 in Ask an Au Pair by Au Pair Paris

This week, we asked Amanda, a 25-year old from Washington DC. She is living with her host family in Levallois, on the edge of Paris. Here are excerpts from her responses: What inspires you about Paris? The way a big city can still operate at a slower...

Ask an Au Pair: Megan is learning so much about the world through life in Paris

18 Feb 2015 in Ask an Au Pair by Au Pair Paris

This week, we asked Megan, a 23-year old from Missouri. She is living in a studio provided by her host family in the 8th arrondissement. Here are excerpts from her responses What inspires you about Paris? The amazing people I've met while living in this beautiful City...

Ask an Au Pair: Victoria loves ALL the cafés in Paris

09 Feb 2015 in Ask an Au Pair by Au Pair Paris

This week, we asked Victoria, a 22-year old from Australia. She is living in a studio near her host family in the 15th arrondissement. Here are excerpts from her responses: What inspires you about Paris? The architecture and culture What do you dislike most about living in Paris? Even...

Ask an Au Pair: Tyler goes off the beaten path and strikes up a French conversation

03 Feb 2015 in Ask an Au Pair by Au Pair Paris

This week, we asked Tyler, a 23-year old from Florida. He is living with his host family in Bois-Colombes, just outside of Paris. Here are excerpts from his responses: What inspires you about Paris? The wealth of historical and cultural landmarks here. I also love all the...