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Introduction to Interning in France

France beckons interns with its world-renowned art, cuisine, and fashion industries. As an intern, you’ll dive into a centerpiece of global commerce and culture, enriching your career prospects while perfecting your French, the language of diplomacy and a key player in international relations.

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The cost of living in France for an Erasmus student or intern varies by city. For instance, Paris can range from €1,200 to €1,800 per month, while smaller cities like Lyon, Nantes, Bordeaux, and Toulouse generally range from €800 to €1,000 per month. More affordable areas might cost around €650 monthly​

Interns in France are generally entitled to compensation if the internship lasts more than two months. The exact stipend can vary depending on the company and industry, with larger companies often paying more than startups. However, all internships longer than two months must at least pay a minimum allowance as regulated by the French government​

Non-EU/EEA citizens typically require a visa to intern in France. The type of visa depends on the duration and nature of the internship. It’s advisable to consult the French embassy or consulate in your home country for specific requirements.

While knowing French is advantageous, there are internships available for English speakers, especially in multinational companies and certain industries like tech and tourism.

Many interns take the opportunity to improve their French through formal classes or immersion. Some internship programs may even offer language courses as part of the internship package.

France is generally considered safe for residents and visitors. Standard precautions should be taken, especially in tourist-heavy and urban areas, to safeguard against petty crime such as pickpocketing.

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Community Manager Intern at a Barcelona-based Co-living Startup
Barcelona
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
06/06/2025
The Role<br/>As a Community Manager Intern, you’ll be at the heart of building and nurturing a vibrant resident experience. From onboarding new tenants to organising events and managing day-to-day communications, your work will shape the community’s culture and satisfaction. This role is ideal for someone who loves people, thrives in social environments, and is excited to grow in a fast-moving startup.
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International Expansion Intern at a Women’s Health & Wellness Startup
Barcelona
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
05/06/2025
A fast-growing startup on a mission to redefine women’s health, with a focus on menopause. Using a combination of science, technology, and tailored support, the team is building holistic solutions to improve the lives of millions. With growing traction and a bold vision to become a global category leader, the company is now preparing to scale internationally.
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Consumer Account Executive Placement Student at a PR agency in the Gaming industry
London
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
18/06/2025
This home-based Consumer Account Executive role at a dynamic PR agency offers a unique opportunity to work with gaming clients across PC, mobile, console, and more. The position involves day-to-day client management, media outreach, social media support, and creative storytelling, all while contributing to an award-nominated agency focused on global video games communications.
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Founders Associate intern for 2 startups at the intersection of the Real Estate industry
Barcelona
💡 Founders Associate
💰 Paid
05/06/2025
This role is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial intern to support two fast-growing startups — one in creative production and one in real estate — as a Founder’s Associate Intern, gaining hands-on experience in business strategy, operations, and creative execution. Based in Barcelona, this six-month internship offers the chance to work closely with founders, contributing across marketing, logistics, client relations, and more, while building valuable insights into how startups grow from the ground up.
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Tech Back-End Developer Graduate Associate at a global invoice startup (YC-backed)
Madrid
💻 Web Development and UI/UX
💰 Paid
05/06/2025
This YC-backed startup is modernising global e-invoicing compliance with a developer-first API that generates and submits compliant invoices worldwide. They’re seeking a recent graduate in Madrid to join their engineering team as a Back-End Developer, contributing to the core systems that power their platform and working alongside experienced engineers to solve complex real-world problems at scale.
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Graduate Business Development Associate in a global invoice startup
Madrid
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
05/06/2025
This Y Combinator-backed fintech startup simplifies global e-invoicing compliance through an API that converts sales data into locally compliant invoices. They’re seeking a proactive Business Development Associate in Madrid to help drive growth, manage client relationships, and contribute to expanding their international reach.
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Community Management & Sales intern at female-focussed members club
Barcelona
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
02/06/2025
Join Barcelona’s first women-only members' club as a Membership Intern, supporting member retention, community-building, and data analysis in a dynamic, inclusive coworking and wellness space. This 6-month, on-site role is perfect for a detail-oriented, proactive individual excited about community engagement.
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Customer Success & Sales Intern at a FinTech startup
Barcelona
🎧 Customer Success
💰 Paid
30/05/2025
This internship role involves supporting both customer success and business development by managing client relationships, analyzing key success metrics, and contributing to sales content and strategy. The ideal candidate is a proactive, bilingual (Spanish and English) final-year student or recent graduate with CRM knowledge, ready to join a dynamic team in September 2025 for a 6-month hybrid internship.
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Public Relations & Social Media intern in a private clinic
Barcelona
📢 Digital Marketing
💰 Paid
27/05/2025
Join a cutting-edge longevity clinic in Barcelona as a PR & Social Media Intern, where you’ll craft creative campaigns and drive media buzz to make the brand a household name. Ideal for an energetic, Spanish-speaking intern passionate about wellness, storytelling, and digital marketing.
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UK Business Development intern for Healthcare Startup in Barcelona
Barcelona
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
27/05/2025
Join a purpose-driven healthcare organisation improving dental access for people with mobility challenges across the UK and Spain. As a Business & Sales Intern in Barcelona, you’ll support operations, outreach, and cross-market growth while gaining hands-on experience in international healthcare delivery.
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Outbound sales intern for a safe-storage startup
Barcelona
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
27/05/2025
Join a fast-growing international company in Barcelona as an Outbound Sales Intern, where you’ll help drive lead generation and sales across the EU and UK. Perfect for a proactive, English-speaking candidate eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, international sales environment.
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Business Development & Marketing Intern (US & UK Markets) for a LinkedIn AI agent startup
Barcelona
💰 Paid
27/05/2025
Join a fast-growing AI startup in Barcelona that’s redefining LinkedIn outreach for global markets. As a Business Development & Marketing Intern, you’ll support sales, content, and customer success while working directly with the founding team to drive growth in the US and UK.
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Business Development Intern – Sales Support & Lead Generation for a platform connecting startups and
Palma
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
27/05/2025
Join a fast-growing AI startup in Palma (or remote) that's transforming how investors discover early-stage startups across Europe. As a Business Development Intern, you’ll dive into lead generation, outreach, and sales strategy—gaining hands-on experience at the intersection of AI, startups, and venture capital.
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SDR Intern at a cloud and cybersecurity startup in Malaga (must be Catalan/Spanish speaker)
Malaga
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
06/06/2025
Kickstart your career in B2B tech sales with a 6-month internship at a fast-growing IT company in Malaga, specializing in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and managed services. As a Sales Development Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience in lead generation, outreach, and CRM tools while working with a dynamic commercial team—ideal for proactive, Catalan/Spanish-speaking students eager to break into tech.
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Software engineering intern in an e-commerce startup
Lisbon
💰 Paid
12/05/2025
Join a fast-growing Portuguese e-commerce startup as a Software Engineering Intern, where you'll help build web and mobile features using React, React Native, and Next.js. This is a hands-on role with real impact, offering mentorship, ownership, and the chance to contribute to the launch of a social commerce platform.
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Digital Marketing intern at a remote-first e-commerce startup
Lisbon
📢 Digital Marketing
💰 Paid
11/05/2025
Join a fast-growing social shopping startup as a Marketing Intern, where you’ll gain hands-on experience across social media, email marketing, content creation, and user engagement. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a product launch, work closely with an experienced marketing team, and shape how the brand connects with its community.
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Sales intern at a remote-first e-commerce startup
Lisbon
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
11/05/2025
Join a fast-growing Portuguese ecommerce startup on a mission to redefine social shopping. As a Business Development & Account Management Intern, you’ll help onboard sellers, analyze performance, and contribute directly to marketplace growth in a remote, high-impact environment.
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Implementation Intern at a supplier management software startups
Lincoln
⚙️ Operations
💰 Paid
03/05/2025
The Implementation Intern supports the successful setup of customer sites on the Canopy platform by translating business requirements into clear, actionable documentation for both technical and non-technical teams. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented and proactive, with strong spreadsheet skills and a desire to grow their technical knowledge in a SaaS environment.
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Marketing & Customer Experience Intern at a Jewellery business
Milton Keynes
📢 Digital Marketing
💰 Paid
03/05/2025
Join a growing UK jewellery retailer as it launches its e-commerce presence and builds a digital brand from the ground up. This hands-on internship in Milton Keynes offers experience across marketing, content creation, and customer engagement in a fast-moving retail environment.
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US B2B Sales Development Representative Intern
Paris
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
02/05/2025
A remote B2B Outbound Sales Internship with a fast-growing AdCreative company, focused on generating leads and driving new business through cold outreach and strategic sales efforts. Ideal for a motivated, US-based individual interested in sales and working independently in a dynamic, creative environment.
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Founder’s Associate Intern at an insurance-focussed Fintech
Madrid
💡 Founders Associate
💰 Paid
27/04/2025
We’re looking for a highly analytical and ambitious Founder’s Associate Intern to work directly with the CEO of a leading fintech company in Madrid, supporting strategic projects, research, and day-to-day operations. If you're organized, eager to learn, and excited to gain firsthand experience inside a fast-growing startup, we’d love to hear from you.
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AI / Machine Learning intern
Faro District
💻 Web Development and UI/UX
💰 Paid
27/04/2025
We’re looking for a driven Technology Intern with a background in machine learning, TensorFlow, and biometric systems to help advance real-world AI solutions at a cutting-edge secure communications startup. If you have the courage to push new ideas forward, a sharp technical mind, and a passion for innovation, we want to hear from you.
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Design intern at an AI startup
Faro District
✏️ Product and Design
💰 Paid
27/04/2025
We’re seeking a talented and disciplined Design Intern to help shape our brand, UI, and marketing assets at a fast-moving tech startup focused on secure communications. If you have sharp design skills, experience with Figma, Canva, and AI imagery, and the drive to lead creative projects within a strategic framework, we want to hear from you.
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Sales Development Representative Intern at an AI startup
Faro District
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
27/04/2025
We’re looking for a tenacious, detail-driven Sales Intern to help build and execute an AI-powered sales strategy at a fast-growing tech startup redefining secure communications. If you’re a natural leader with a passion for business, courage under pressure, and a drive to deliver results, we want to hear from you.
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Sales & Business Development Intern at a Communication Coaching Platform
London
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
14/04/2025
Are you ready to make an impact in the sales world? This internship provides an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in B2B sales, lead generation, and business development. Work directly with experienced founders and sales professionals while contributing to the growth of a dynamic communication coaching platform.
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