Nanny Jobs, Côte d'Azur
Nanny Jobs in the French Riviera
Permanent, seasonal summer, short-term and babysitting positions across Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Cap-Ferrat, Villefranche, Saint-Tropez and Mougins.
For Nannies, Governesses & Maternity Nurses
Build your career in the French Riviera with Lumière
The French Riviera has some of the strongest seasonal and year-round demand for private nannies, governesses and maternity nurses in Europe, especially over the summer, when families and yacht charters need experienced, trustworthy care. Lumière, founded by a working career nanny, recruits for declared, contract-based roles right across the Côte d'Azur.
We recruit across Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Cap-Ferrat, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Beaulieu, Mougins, Mandelieu and Saint-Tropez. Registering is free for candidates.
Roles We Recruit For
Live-In Nanny
Full-time, accommodation-included roles with one family.
Live-Out / Daily Nanny
Day roles returning to your own home each evening.
Governess
Education-led care and learning for school-age children.
Maternity Nurse
Newborn and postnatal specialists, day or 24-hour.
Travel & Yacht Nanny
Roles that travel with the family, including charter seasons.
Rota Nanny
Rotational patterns such as 2-weeks-on / 2-weeks-off.
Pay & Conditions in the French Riviera
Indicative NET ranges for declared, contract-based roles. Actual pay reflects your experience, languages and qualifications.
Riviera placements are fully declared (URSSAF, CCN3239 du particulier employeur where relevant) with proper employment contracts, protecting you on pay, holiday and rights.
What Families in the French Riviera Look For
- Verifiable childcare references and a clean background / police check
- A declared, contract-based approach, no cash-in-hand placements
- Strong swimming is often essential (coastal and villa pools); driving frequently preferred
- Yacht and travel experience (STCW a plus) valued for charter-season roles
French and English are most in demand; Russian, Arabic, Italian or German are a strong advantage with the Riviera's international and yacht-owning families.
Why Work With Lumière
Founded by a working career nanny, not a recruiter
Lumière is French Riviera-based and founded by a working career nanny, so we understand both sides of a placement. We place only declared, properly contracted roles, we are honest about families and expectations, and we stay in touch with our candidates. Register once and we will reach out when the right the French Riviera role comes along.
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Apply for short-term & babysitting work in the French Riviera
We keep an active register of trusted candidates for short-term, seasonal and babysitting roles, covering holidays, events, evenings and weekends. Register once and we will contact you when suitable work comes up.
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Tell us about yourself and we will be in touch within 5 business days if your profile matches a current or upcoming role.
the French Riviera Nanny Jobs, FAQ
How do I find nanny jobs on the French Riviera?
Register with Lumière using the application form on this page. We match registered candidates with declared roles across Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Cap-Ferrat, Saint-Tropez and the wider Côte d'Azur, permanent, seasonal, short-term and babysitting.
Is there seasonal summer nanny work on the Riviera?
Yes, the summer (roughly June to September) is the busiest period, with strong demand across coastal villas, holiday homes and yacht charters. Registering in spring puts you ahead for the season.
What does a nanny earn on the French Riviera?
Live-in nannies typically earn €3,000–€4,500+ NET per month with accommodation. Day and seasonal roles commonly run €180–€300+ per day, and babysitting €30–€40 per hour, depending on experience and languages.
Do you place short-term and babysitting candidates on the Riviera?
Yes. We keep an active short-term and babysitting register for the Côte d'Azur, covering summer, holidays and ad-hoc evening and weekend care. Apply using the short-term and babysitting form on this page.
Do you place nannies on yachts during the charter season?
We do. The Riviera is a hub for Mediterranean charter, and we place experienced travel and yacht nannies for the season. Strong swimming and, ideally, STCW certification help.
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