Internships in France for Your Students

For culinary and hospitality programs at universities and colleges in the USA and Canada

Talents Place helps culinary and hospitality schools, colleges and universities in the United States and Canada give their students a paid internship in France: 3 to 6 months in French restaurants and hotels, arranged by a team with an office in the United States.

Why programs partner with Talents Place

  • Paid placements. French law requires a gratification for internships over 2 months: approx. €4.50/hour in 2026.
  • Real French kitchens and hotels. Restaurants, brasseries, pastry shops and hotels across France, from bistro to fine dining.
  • Lower cost for students. Many host companies provide meals during shifts, and accommodation is often provided or arranged nearby.
  • Help with visa documents. We help your students prepare the documents for their visa application.
  • One contact for your coordinator. A US-based team you can reach by phone, email or video call.
  • Clear fees in US dollars. Published on our fee page.

Built to fit your curriculum

The internship can serve as the externship, co-op or practicum of your program, for 12 to 26 weeks. We work with your internship coordinator on dates and learning objectives, and the internship agreement is signed by your institution, the host company and the student. Academic credit is awarded by your institution.

Which students it is for

  • Culinary arts, baking and pastry students
  • Hospitality, hotel and restaurant management students
  • Students who want international experience on their resume before graduating

Basic French helps, but many kitchens and hotels in France work with international teams.

How to start

  1. Tell us about your program with the form below.
  2. We send you program details and fees for your students.
  3. Your students apply, and selected candidates interview with host companies in France.

Placement depends on each student's profile, interview and visa approval.

See our programs: culinary internship in France and hospitality internship in France. You can also read culinary schools in the USA and Canada with internships abroad.

Tell us about your program

We reply with program details and fees for your students