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When the family finds their place, the assignment succeeds.

Parenthèses du Monde helps your international assignments succeed — giving accompanying partners a programme of language, culture and human connection to find their feet and thrive in Île-de-France.

Welcoming experts from around the world to Île-de-France?

Give them more than a job. Give them an integration programme designed to help their partner truly thrive — through language sessions, cultural experiences and a welcoming community.

You'll clear the family-side hurdles that so often derail an assignment — and set your people up to thrive — whether you're a grande école, a university or a company.

The three challenges we tackle

Attraction

Attract senior experts and academics with a relocation experience that lives up to your ambitions.

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Engagement

Keep your people focused and performing — because their loved ones have found their feet.

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Retention

Prevent early, costly departures with a family that feels truly at home.

Why Parenthèses du Monde?

People from all over the world come to France — some for a single assignment, others to stay for good.

We're here for that in-between chapter: a chance to discover France — its language, its regions, its savoir-faire — without letting go of who you are.

Parenthèses du Monde is a bridge between cultures: belonging here while staying fully yourself. France not as a mould to fit into, but as a place to meet.

Our method

A clear process, in 6 steps

From first conversation to final review, a structured programme — needs brief, objectives, checkpoints — with concrete deliverables at every step.

Moving to France yourself? Our programme is built for organisations first, but it's open to you too — see how to take part.

Would you like to propose a partnership — artisan, local producer, cultural or regional partner? Let's talk.

The family settles in — and the assignment succeeds.

It's built on genuine experiences: meeting people, exploring places, and learning by doing.