Erasmus+ Internships in
Internships in France — Erasmus+ Mobility Programmes
From Parisian tech startups to Riviera hospitality, France offers diverse Erasmus+ placements with 200+ partner companies across 8+ cities.
200+
Partner companies
300+
Students placed
8+
Cities covered
95%
Satisfaction rate
Erasmus+ internships in France — at a glance
France is an EU and eurozone founding member where Piktalent organises Erasmus+ placements in luxury and fashion, aerospace, gastronomy, fintech, and creative industries. Paris concentrates fashion, finance, and tech (Station F); Lyon is the second city and a chemistry/biotech hub; Toulouse anchors aerospace (Airbus); Bordeaux specialises in wine and gastronomy; Nice and Strasbourg host research and EU institutions.
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Working language
- French + English (varies)
- EU status
- Full EU + eurozone + Schengen
- Best months
- April–October
- Avg accommodation
- €600–1,100/month
- Time zone
- CET (UTC+1)
What's Included in France Programmes
Every mobility programme in France includes comprehensive support services — so your institution can focus on the educational dimension.
Host company matching based on participant profile and learning objectives
Accommodation arrangement in vetted, safe locations near the workplace
Travel insurance and liability coverage for the full mobility period
Airport transfers and local orientation upon arrival
24/7 emergency support line throughout the placement
Cultural and professional mentoring during the programme
Administrative support: agreements, certificates, Europass documentation
Mid-term and final evaluation reports for the sending institution
Erasmus+ mobility programmes we run in France
Piktalent delivers every major Erasmus+ mobility programme type in France. Pick the format that fits your accreditation and budget — we handle matching, logistics, compliance and reporting end-to-end.
À la carte support services across France
Accommodation
Vetted housing close to the host company across France — apartments, residences or host families.
Insurance
Health, accident and liability cover compliant with Erasmus+ and host-country requirements.
Visa & documentation
Guidance on visas, residence permits and host-country paperwork for non-EU participants.
Language courses
Pre-departure and on-site language training to speed up workplace integration across France.
TEFL — Teach English Abroad
Accredited TEFL certification — open enrolment, no internship required.
Internship job portal
Browse and apply directly to open internship positions across France and across Europe & the USA.
Why Choose France for Erasmus+ Mobility?
France offers world-class professional environments, from cutting-edge tech hubs to the world's top hospitality and culinary industries.
Europe's second-largest economy with diverse industry sectors
Paris is a global hub for fashion, tech, finance, and international affairs
Strong demand for hospitality placements in tourist-heavy regions like Provence and the Riviera
Aerospace and engineering excellence in Toulouse — home of Airbus
French language immersion that adds significant value to any CV
Well-connected TGV network making inter-city travel easy for programme coordination
Did You Know? — France
Interesting facts about France that make it a unique mobility destination.
Most visited country
France is the world's most visited country with 90+ million tourists annually — powering a massive hospitality industry.
Aerospace hub
Toulouse is home to Airbus HQ and Europe's space agency — offering unique aerospace engineering placements.
Wine regions
Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne are not just wine regions — they're global brands that offer agribusiness and tourism placements.
Station F
Paris hosts Station F, the world's largest startup campus, housing 1,000+ startups and accelerators.
Cities & Regions in France
We work with verified host companies across France. Each city offers distinct sector strengths and professional environments.
Professional Sectors in France
Our company network in France covers these key professional sectors, matched to participants' fields of study.
Business & Administration
Corporate services, consulting, accounting
Tourism & Hospitality
World-class hotels, restaurants, and cultural tourism
Tech & Startups
Station F ecosystem, AI, fintech, and digital innovation
Fashion & Luxury
Luxury brands, fashion houses, and retail management
Aerospace & Engineering
Airbus, CNES, and industrial engineering
Internships in France by field
Each field links to a country-level page listing the cities where Piktalent currently delivers placements.
Browse worldwide (Europe + USA): IT internships in Europe & the USA · Graphic Design internships in Europe & the USA
Mobility Examples in France
Real outcomes from mobility programmes we've managed in France.
12 Spanish VET students completed culinary arts placements in Lyon restaurants
All students achieved their learning objectives and gained French kitchen techniques
View case studiesFrequently Asked Questions — France
Common questions from institutions planning Erasmus+ mobility in France.
Related Resources
Guides and articles to help you plan and execute mobility programmes.
From the blog — France
Ready to Organise Mobility in France?
Contact our team to discuss your mobility programme requirements in France. We'll prepare a custom proposal based on your participants, sectors, and timeline.