French-Speaking Housekeepers for Private Residences

Fluent or native FrenchFluent or native French
Replacement if the candidate is not a fitReplacement if the candidate is not a fit
Background and reference checksBackground and reference checks
Royal Keeper selects French-speaking housekeepers with experience in private homes: impeccable housekeeping and fluent communication in French. For families in France, Monaco, Switzerland, Belgium and other countries.
French-Speaking Housekeepers for Private Residences

When a Family Needs a French-Speaking Housekeeper

Families who live or spend the season in France, Monaco or Switzerland most often look for a French-speaking housekeeper, as do those who want to keep French alive at home for their children. The housekeeper communicates fluently with the family and handles everyday matters with local services on her own. For premium residences, both the language and experience with expensive interiors, antiques and wardrobes matter. We select candidates who combine both skills.

Life in France or Monaco

The family lives in a French-speaking country and needs a housekeeper who speaks the local language.

Seasonal villa

The residence on the Côte d'Azur must be prepared for the family arrival and looked after between visits.

French for the children

Parents want the children to hear French at home every day.

Premium interiors

Antiques, artworks and designer clothing require a specialist who knows how to care for them.

Sample Housekeeper Profiles

What nannies do we present to families

Before concluding a contract and discussing your request in detail, we can send you several housekeper profiles as examples, however their current availability and relevance to a specific vacancy will need to be clarified separately.

Anissa
Anissa
Age52 years
CitizenshipFrance (EU passport), lives in the UK
EducationCommunity interpreting (Mary Ward College, 2018); fashion design (ESMOD Paris, 1996)
LanguagesFrench - Native, English - Fluent
Work experience2024–2025: housekeeper in London; 2023: housekeeper in Ottawa, Canada; regularly looks after clients' homes while they are away
Professional strengthsCleaning and maintaining the home, laundry and ironing, organising wardrobes, trusted with keys and alarm codes, experience with older people and simple meals; US, UK and Canada visas
French housekeeper who has worked in London and Ottawa. Keeps the home impeccably clean, organises wardrobes and is trusted to look after the house while the owners are away. Native French and fluent English, EU passport and visas for the US, UK and Canada.
Maroua
Maroua
Age32 years
CitizenshipMorocco
EducationSocial service assistant training (IFCS, Fès, 2017); German language certificate B1 (Goethe-Institut, Rabat, 2021)
LanguagesFrench - Fluent, German - Basic
Work experience2021–2024: housekeeper for a private family in Kenitra, Morocco, including assistance to an elderly family member; earlier: social assistant supporting people with disabilities
Professional strengthsCleaning, meal preparation, shopping, help with daily activities and medication reminders for older people, companionship, efficient task organisation
French-speaking housekeeper from Morocco with training as a social assistant. For three years she ran the household for a family and helped an elderly family member with daily activities. Caring, organised and fluent in French.
Cristina
Cristina
Age38 years
CitizenshipRomania and Moldova (EU passport), resides in France
EducationMaster's degree in French studies; university degree in French and English language and literature (State University of Moldova)
LanguagesFrench - Fluent, Russian - Fluent, English - Intermediate, Spanish - Basic
Work experience2024–2025: housekeeper, housemaid and laundress in a 300 m² house in Monte Carlo, Monaco; earlier: nanny for families in London and France
Professional strengthsCleaning to a set schedule, polishing surfaces, bedroom and walk-in closet care, laundry and ironing of clothes and linen; philological education in French
French-speaking housekeeper with a master's degree in French studies and experience in a private house in Monte Carlo. Keeps the home immaculate, cares for bedrooms, the walk-in closet and linen, and has also worked as a nanny in London and France. EU passport.
Tungalag
Tungalag
Age47 years
CitizenshipMongolia, residence permit in Switzerland
EducationHigher education in literature (Ulaanbaatar); French language courses in Geneva
LanguagesFrench - Fluent, Russian - Native
Work experienceSince 2021: housekeeper for several families in Geneva and the canton of Vaud; 2013–2015: housekeeper and nanny in France and Geneva; earlier: hotel housemaid
Professional strengthsThorough cleaning, housekeeping combined with childcare, hotel housekeeping standards; US visa
French-speaking housekeeper who has lived in Geneva for many years and works for several local families. Known for thorough cleaning, can combine housekeeping with care for children and has hotel housekeeping experience. Residence permit in Switzerland and a US visa.
Maria
Maria
Age44 years
CitizenshipRomania
EducationHigh School Graduate (Baccalaureate); Professional Housekeeping Courses
LanguagesItalian, English, French, German
Work experienceMore than 5 years of experience working in VIP families in France and Monaco as a housekeeper. Work experience in houses with an area of up to 1000 m2
Professional advantagesWork experience in VIP families in France and Monaco, professional care of VIP wardrobes and delicate fabrics, high-quality laundry and professional ironing, knowledge of premium service standards
A neat, responsible and organized housekeeper with experience working in high-level families. She is attentive to details, respects confidentiality, knows how to maintain impeccable cleanliness and order, professionally cares for her wardrobe and delicate items.
Anissa
Anissa
Age52 years
CitizenshipFrance (EU passport), lives in the UK
EducationCommunity interpreting (Mary Ward College, 2018); fashion design (ESMOD Paris, 1996)
LanguagesFrench - Native, English - Fluent
Work experience2024–2025: housekeeper in London; 2023: housekeeper in Ottawa, Canada; regularly looks after clients' homes while they are away
Professional strengthsCleaning and maintaining the home, laundry and ironing, organising wardrobes, trusted with keys and alarm codes, experience with older people and simple meals; US, UK and Canada visas
French housekeeper who has worked in London and Ottawa. Keeps the home impeccably clean, organises wardrobes and is trusted to look after the house while the owners are away. Native French and fluent English, EU passport and visas for the US, UK and Canada.
Maroua
Maroua
Age32 years
CitizenshipMorocco
EducationSocial service assistant training (IFCS, Fès, 2017); German language certificate B1 (Goethe-Institut, Rabat, 2021)
LanguagesFrench - Fluent, German - Basic
Work experience2021–2024: housekeeper for a private family in Kenitra, Morocco, including assistance to an elderly family member; earlier: social assistant supporting people with disabilities
Professional strengthsCleaning, meal preparation, shopping, help with daily activities and medication reminders for older people, companionship, efficient task organisation
French-speaking housekeeper from Morocco with training as a social assistant. For three years she ran the household for a family and helped an elderly family member with daily activities. Caring, organised and fluent in French.
Cristina
Cristina
Age38 years
CitizenshipRomania and Moldova (EU passport), resides in France
EducationMaster's degree in French studies; university degree in French and English language and literature (State University of Moldova)
LanguagesFrench - Fluent, Russian - Fluent, English - Intermediate, Spanish - Basic
Work experience2024–2025: housekeeper, housemaid and laundress in a 300 m² house in Monte Carlo, Monaco; earlier: nanny for families in London and France
Professional strengthsCleaning to a set schedule, polishing surfaces, bedroom and walk-in closet care, laundry and ironing of clothes and linen; philological education in French
French-speaking housekeeper with a master's degree in French studies and experience in a private house in Monte Carlo. Keeps the home immaculate, cares for bedrooms, the walk-in closet and linen, and has also worked as a nanny in London and France. EU passport.
Tungalag
Tungalag
Age47 years
CitizenshipMongolia, residence permit in Switzerland
EducationHigher education in literature (Ulaanbaatar); French language courses in Geneva
LanguagesFrench - Fluent, Russian - Native
Work experienceSince 2021: housekeeper for several families in Geneva and the canton of Vaud; 2013–2015: housekeeper and nanny in France and Geneva; earlier: hotel housemaid
Professional strengthsThorough cleaning, housekeeping combined with childcare, hotel housekeeping standards; US visa
French-speaking housekeeper who has lived in Geneva for many years and works for several local families. Known for thorough cleaning, can combine housekeeping with care for children and has hotel housekeeping experience. Residence permit in Switzerland and a US visa.
Maria
Maria
Age44 years
CitizenshipRomania
EducationHigh School Graduate (Baccalaureate); Professional Housekeeping Courses
LanguagesItalian, English, French, German
Work experienceMore than 5 years of experience working in VIP families in France and Monaco as a housekeeper. Work experience in houses with an area of up to 1000 m2
Professional advantagesWork experience in VIP families in France and Monaco, professional care of VIP wardrobes and delicate fabrics, high-quality laundry and professional ironing, knowledge of premium service standards
A neat, responsible and organized housekeeper with experience working in high-level families. She is attentive to details, respects confidentiality, knows how to maintain impeccable cleanliness and order, professionally cares for her wardrobe and delicate items.
Anissa
Anissa
Age52 years
CitizenshipFrance (EU passport), lives in the UK
EducationCommunity interpreting (Mary Ward College, 2018); fashion design (ESMOD Paris, 1996)
LanguagesFrench - Native, English - Fluent
Work experience2024–2025: housekeeper in London; 2023: housekeeper in Ottawa, Canada; regularly looks after clients' homes while they are away
Professional strengthsCleaning and maintaining the home, laundry and ironing, organising wardrobes, trusted with keys and alarm codes, experience with older people and simple meals; US, UK and Canada visas
French housekeeper who has worked in London and Ottawa. Keeps the home impeccably clean, organises wardrobes and is trusted to look after the house while the owners are away. Native French and fluent English, EU passport and visas for the US, UK and Canada.
Maroua
Maroua
Age32 years
CitizenshipMorocco
EducationSocial service assistant training (IFCS, Fès, 2017); German language certificate B1 (Goethe-Institut, Rabat, 2021)
LanguagesFrench - Fluent, German - Basic
Work experience2021–2024: housekeeper for a private family in Kenitra, Morocco, including assistance to an elderly family member; earlier: social assistant supporting people with disabilities
Professional strengthsCleaning, meal preparation, shopping, help with daily activities and medication reminders for older people, companionship, efficient task organisation
French-speaking housekeeper from Morocco with training as a social assistant. For three years she ran the household for a family and helped an elderly family member with daily activities. Caring, organised and fluent in French.
Cristina
Cristina
Age38 years
CitizenshipRomania and Moldova (EU passport), resides in France
EducationMaster's degree in French studies; university degree in French and English language and literature (State University of Moldova)
LanguagesFrench - Fluent, Russian - Fluent, English - Intermediate, Spanish - Basic
Work experience2024–2025: housekeeper, housemaid and laundress in a 300 m² house in Monte Carlo, Monaco; earlier: nanny for families in London and France
Professional strengthsCleaning to a set schedule, polishing surfaces, bedroom and walk-in closet care, laundry and ironing of clothes and linen; philological education in French
French-speaking housekeeper with a master's degree in French studies and experience in a private house in Monte Carlo. Keeps the home immaculate, cares for bedrooms, the walk-in closet and linen, and has also worked as a nanny in London and France. EU passport.
Tungalag
Tungalag
Age47 years
CitizenshipMongolia, residence permit in Switzerland
EducationHigher education in literature (Ulaanbaatar); French language courses in Geneva
LanguagesFrench - Fluent, Russian - Native
Work experienceSince 2021: housekeeper for several families in Geneva and the canton of Vaud; 2013–2015: housekeeper and nanny in France and Geneva; earlier: hotel housemaid
Professional strengthsThorough cleaning, housekeeping combined with childcare, hotel housekeeping standards; US visa
French-speaking housekeeper who has lived in Geneva for many years and works for several local families. Known for thorough cleaning, can combine housekeeping with care for children and has hotel housekeeping experience. Residence permit in Switzerland and a US visa.
Maria
Maria
Age44 years
CitizenshipRomania
EducationHigh School Graduate (Baccalaureate); Professional Housekeeping Courses
LanguagesItalian, English, French, German
Work experienceMore than 5 years of experience working in VIP families in France and Monaco as a housekeeper. Work experience in houses with an area of up to 1000 m2
Professional advantagesWork experience in VIP families in France and Monaco, professional care of VIP wardrobes and delicate fabrics, high-quality laundry and professional ironing, knowledge of premium service standards
A neat, responsible and organized housekeeper with experience working in high-level families. She is attentive to details, respects confidentiality, knows how to maintain impeccable cleanliness and order, professionally cares for her wardrobe and delicate items.
Where we place French-speaking housekeepers

A French-speaking housekeeper in France and beyond

We place French-speaking housekeepers with families in France, Monaco, Switzerland and Belgium, as well as in the UAE, the USA and other countries where a French-speaking environment matters to the family. We consider the right to work, experience in private residences and villas, and readiness to live in, work in seasonal homes and travel with the family between residences.

What a Housekeeper Does in Your Family

What does a housekeeper do in your home?

The options of a housekeeper is always tailored to the family, but most often it includes maintaining cleanliness and order, managing daily household tasks, and creating a comfortable and well-organized living environment.

Cleaning and Order
Cleaning and Order
  • Daily and deep cleaning of all rooms
  • Cleaning furniture, mirrors, appliances and bathroom fixtures
  • Washing floors, windows and doors
  • Care for delicate surfaces: marble, parquet and natural stone
  • Care for antiques and works of art
  • Keeping wardrobes, pantries and walk-in closets in order
  • Care for interior items and décor
  • Preparing a villa or seasonal residence for the family arrival
Household Management
Household Management
  • Laundry and ironing, care for household textiles
  • Care for delicate fabrics and designer clothing
  • Changing bed linen and towels
  • Buying and restocking household supplies
  • Care for tableware, silverware and crystal
  • Table setting according to French etiquette
  • Communicating in French with the family, children and local services
  • Monitoring household appliances

Additional responsibilities (travel accompaniment, event support, grocery shopping, and household schedule coordination) are discussed individually and specified in the agreement.

Why choose Royal Keeper when hiring a housekeeper

We help families skip months of searching and connect directly with vetted housekeepers — locally and worldwide.

Limited access to strong candidates

Royal Keeper has a large private database: we have been working since 2000, and many experienced housekeepers deliberately do not post their CVs online or enter the open market. You gain access to housekeepers impossible to find through regular listings.

Time and speed of response

When a family suddenly needs a housekeeper, independent searching takes weeks. We already know who is currently available and can present first candidates quickly — especially important in urgent situations.

Uncertainty when a housekeeper leaves

Situations where a housekeeper leaves are inevitable. That is why the agency exists: we do not leave the family to face the problem alone — we launch a new search and help organise a smooth transition to a new specialist.

Search when relocating or abroad

When relocating to another country it is hard to know where and how to find a housekeeper locally, whom to trust, and what the market expects. Royal Keeper operates worldwide and helps find housekeepers in different countries, taking language, culture, and legal nuances into account.

Risk of fraud and unqualified candidates

Over the years we have built extensive candidate histories: we know where and how they worked, which families recommended them, and how they handled challenges. This lets us filter out suspicious and unqualified profiles before they ever reach your interview stage.

Most families who first try to find a housekeeper on their own encounter the same difficulties — lack of time, uncertainty, and the risk of making a mistake. Royal Keeper takes care of all that so you can focus on your family and daily life instead of endless interviews.

Need household staff or a nanny?

Leave a request and a Royal Keeper recruiter will get in touch
to discuss your needs and propose the first candidates.

Our approach to recruitment

How we recruit staff

01
Request diagnostics

We discuss the family's lifestyle, schedule, level of responsibility, and service expectations — not just a list of duties.

Request diagnostics
02
Contract signing

We record all key collaboration terms in an individual contract. After signing, the team launches the project.

Contract signing
03
Search and selection

We run an extensive search, interview candidates, and verify their experience, references, and work history.

Search and selection
04
Finalist presentation

You receive a shortlist with detailed profiles and recruiter notes; interviews are arranged with selected candidates.

Finalist presentation
05
Onboarding support

We help agree on terms, support onboarding, and remain available for any questions after the candidate starts.

Onboarding support
01
Request diagnostics

We discuss the family's lifestyle, schedule, level of responsibility, and service expectations — not just a list of duties.

02
Contract signing

We record all key collaboration terms in an individual contract. After signing, the team launches the project.

03
Search and selection

We run an extensive search, interview candidates, and verify their experience, references, and work history.

04
Finalist presentation

You receive a shortlist with detailed profiles and recruiter notes; interviews are arranged with selected candidates.

05
Onboarding support

We help agree on terms, support onboarding, and remain available for any questions after the candidate starts.

Family safety and privacy

Safety and privacy
standards

We work with private households where what matters
is not just skills, but the professional's ethics too.

Verified experience in private households and checked references.

Verified experience in private households and checked references.

Competency-based interviews: reactions to non-standard situations, respect for house rules and the family's personal boundaries.

Competency-based interviews: reactions to non-standard situations, respect for house rules and the family's personal boundaries.

Confidentiality: ban on publishing family photos and information, NDA on request.

Confidentiality: ban on publishing family photos and information, NDA on request.

VIP environment understanding: many candidates have already worked in public and international families.

VIP environment understanding: many candidates have already worked in public and international families.

About Royal Keeper

About Us

Royal Keeper is an international agency for the selection of premium household staff and nannies for families around the world, founded in 2000. For over 25 years we have combined luxury service standards with a very attentive approach to each family.

Our recruitment team speaks several languages and works with clients across Europe, the UK, the USA, the Middle East and Asia, so we understand the cultural nuances and requirements of different countries.

We build long-term relationships: most families come back to us or refer their friends, and candidates bring their colleagues and acquaintances.

Year founded
Year founded
2000
Countries of presence
Countries of presence
20+
Years of experience in private service
Years of experience in private service
25+
Successfully filled vacancies
Successfully filled vacancies
14 000+
Candidates in the agency database
Candidates in the agency database
85 000+
Year founded
Year founded
2000
Countries of presence
Countries of presence
20+
Years of experience in private service
Years of experience in private service
25+
Successfully filled vacancies
Successfully filled vacancies
14 000+
Candidates in the agency database
Candidates in the agency database
85 000+
Nanny placement terms with Royal Keeper

Service pricing and cooperation terms

We work transparently: you understand the interaction format and fee structure in advance.
Agency Fee
Agency Fee

Ranges from 12% to 22% of the specialist’s annual salary and depends on the country of recruitment, the level of the position, the urgency of the search, and the selected contract format. The replacement guarantee period ranges from 6 to 12 months, and the number of replacements depends on the selected contract.

Fee Payment
Fee Payment

Payment is made in two stages: an initial deposit is required to confirm the order and start work on the request, and the remaining balance is paid after the candidate has been approved.

Special Terms
Special Terms

Special conditions are available for returning clients, repeat requests, and orders involving the selection of several specialists for one family.

Recruitment services

Housekeeper with French


A French-speaking housekeeper is a popular choice for families who live in France, Monaco, Switzerland or Belgium, are relocating there, or want their children to grow up in a French-speaking environment. A French-speaking housekeeper runs the residence: cleaning, care for delicate surfaces, antiques and the wardrobe, laundry and ironing, shopping, table setting, and dealing with local services and suppliers in French.

Royal Keeper recruits housekeepers with fluent or native French for families in Europe, the UAE, the USA and other countries. Candidates go through a personal interview that includes a language check, reference checks and a security check. If the housekeeper is not the right fit, we find a replacement.

Possible arrangements include full-time, part-time, live-in, work at a villa or seasonal residence, and travelling with the family. The agency helps draft the job description, agree duties and schedule, and supports the family after the housekeeper starts.

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Latest Royal Keeper vacancies

Latest
vacancies

We update the list of vacancies daily for nannies, housekeepers, chefs, estate managers and other staff. Pick a role and a country to see offers that best match your experience.

#4248Housekeeper (Spain, Marbella)

Villa in Marbella, family of 4, seasonal residence with guests; Format: full-time, live-in (private room with bathroom); 5/2 schedule, paid vacation, annual flights home

Country🇪🇸 Spain
Salary€3,300 net/month
Details
#4247Filipino Nanny (Singapore)

Children: a 3-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl; apartment in Singapore; Format: full-time, live-in (private room); 6 days a week with one day off; visa, insurance and flights covered by the employer. At the family’s request, candidates from the Philippines are considered

Country🇸🇬 Singapore
Salary$2,500 net/month
Details
#4246Private Driver (UAE, Dubai)

Family of 5, premium fleet of 4 cars; Format: full-time, accommodation provided by the employer; 6 days a week with one day off; visa, insurance and flights covered by the employer

Country🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Salary$3,500 net/month
Details
#4245Private Chef (Thailand, Koh Samui)

Villa on Koh Samui, family of 4 with regular guests; Format: full-time, live-in (separate bungalow on the property); 6 days a week with one day off; paid vacation, flights and visa covered by the employer

Country🇹🇭 Thailand
Salary$3,000 net/month
Details
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Need household staff
for the home
or a nanny?

Leave a request and a Royal Keeper recruiter will get in touch,
to discuss your needs and propose the first candidates.