About

France Internships

                                              France Internships is an internship                                                        placement agency based in Dordogne,                                                 in the South-West of France.

                                             It was founded by Damien Renaux.

Damien brings over 18 years of experience, having founded and managed BLS Schools, two renowned international French language schools in Bordeaux and Biarritz (now Atelier FL), welcoming over 2,000 international students each year.

He has extensive expertise in international cultural exchange and student placement.
France Internships places international students with host companies for professional immersion internships in France.

He is also the founder of Dordogne French Courses, a French language school based in Eymet, Dordogne, offering French language courses to international students.

France Internships supports European Union and international students seeking internships in hospitality, culinary arts, and catering in carefully selected hotels and restaurants, primarily in the South-West of France.

We believe that an internship in France can truly transform a student’s career path, reveal their talents, and open new horizons.

France is world-famous for its hospitality expertise and gastronomic excellence. Completing a professional internship in France is a highly rewarding and valuable experience. It offers a unique pathway for students to develop practical skills, gain independence, and acquire valuable international and intercultural experience.

But finding the right host company is not always easy! That’s why we carefully select companies committed to sharing their techniques and know-how.

Our role is to facilitate internship placements, provide personalised support, and ensure a high-quality professional immersion.

Beyond a simple internship, we offer a human, educational, and rewarding experience that helps students build their professional future.

Our commitment

• Select hotels and restaurants committed to welcoming interns with care and sharing their expertise and professional experience.

• Offer internships personalised to each student’s profile and objectives.

• Ensure a reliable and transparent connection between the intern and the host team.

• Support each student before, during, and after their internship.

• Facilitate cultural and linguistic integration in France.

• Provide responsive follow-up throughout the internship.