About the Organization

The Château de Nitray was built in the 15th and 16th centuries. Located near Tours, Amboise and Chenonceau, the grounds consist of the château, a rose garden, a museum of wine and 43 hectares of landscaped garden. Bicycles are available for rent to visitors. The Château is open to visitors from June 15 to September 15.

Job Description

Intern will welcome visitors, lead tour groups, assist with the sale of wine, collect admission fees, and serve food at events at the Chateau. The internship provides insight into the tourism industry and wine-making in the Loire region of France. Working hours vary based on the visitors to the Château and interns may be asked to work irregular hours or on weekends. Days are often long and the work week is 6 days.

# of Positions per term

1-2 per summer

Start Dates

June 15 or July 1 to September 15

Duration of Internship

3-4 Months

Academic Background

French, Hospitality Management or related majors

Skills/Experience

Experience in the hospitality industry is important

Language Ability

Proficiency in French required

Other Requirements

Prior experience with French culture (eg. a study abroad) is strongly preferred.

Total costs vary depending on how long you plan to be abroad, where you will be living, your personal spending habits, and current exchange rates. The following estimates will give you a ballpark figure for this internship. Get help with the math from our handy Cost Calculator.

IE₃ Program Fee

The program fee* for the first term of any internship is $2950 - $3150. You do not pay tuition in addition to the program fee. Visit your University's IE₃ page for details, costs for additional terms, and campus administrative fees.

*The program fee noted above reflects the anticipated fee increase that will go into effect for the Fall 2010 term and will apply to all terms thereafter.

Estimated One-Time Expenses

Expense Type	Price
International Travel	Approximately $1200
Visa Fees	None for 3 months or less
Recommended Immunizations	None

*See Additional Cost Information below.

Estimated Monthly Expenses

Expense Type	Price/month
Housing	485 Euros
Food	425 Euros
Local Transportation	100 Euros
Recreation	100 Euros
Personal Expenses	100 Euros

Compensation

Accommodation is provided for stay at Nitray. Interns required to pay for thier housing at Chateau de Vieul. A stipend of 600 Euros/month is provided to pay for groceries and local expenses.

Time is split between the Chateau de Nitray and the neighboring Chateau de Vieul. Job responsibilities are the same for each, though the personalities of the host sites are quite different.