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

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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...

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

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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...

04 Mar Ask an Au Pair: Maggie masters connecting with Parisians

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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...

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

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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...

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

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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...

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

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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...