Our boutique agency, headquartered in Mayfair, London, proudly supports families—including high-profile business leaders, diplomats, and international executives—across Cannes and the surrounding French Riviera communities such as Èze, Cap-d'Ail, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and Monaco, with the recruitment of exceptional private staff.
We specialise in placing highly experienced Nannies, Governesses, Maternity Nurses, Homeschool Teachers, Tutors, and other elite household professionals with discerning families seeking the highest standards of care, education, and discretion.
We understand the refined lifestyle, Mediterranean elegance, and international expectations upheld by families living in Cannes’s luxury villas, seaside residences, and exclusive estates. Our approach is highly personalised: we take the time to understand your household structure, parenting philosophy, travel demands, and educational preferences, ensuring we deliver a seamless and bespoke match.
Whether you require expert staffing support during marquee events such as the Cannes Film Festival, the Monaco Yacht Show, or the bustling summer season, we offer discreet, flexible, and reliable solutions tailored to your family’s unique calendar and lifestyle.
Each placement is handled with the utmost discretion, confidentiality, and care. Our commitment goes far beyond recruitment—we provide trusted, ongoing support at every stage of your staffing journey, ensuring long-term success, peace of mind, and complete satisfaction.
For families in Cannes and throughout the French Riviera, we offer a distinguished selection of childcare and educational professionals tailored to your family’s individual needs. Whether you're based in Cannes, or nearby Riviera areas like Èze, Cap-d'Ail, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Monaco, Villefranche-sur-Mer, or Nice, we ensure the perfect match for your household. This includes prominent Cannes neighborhoods such as La Californie, Super Cannes, Le Suquet, and La Croisette. We can find you a traditional nanny or a specialized role such as a bilingual travel nanny, manny, governess, governor, tutor, or homeschool teacher.
Our services go well beyond basic care. Our professionals provide enriching, developmentally appropriate, and culturally sensitive experiences that reflect the high standards and international outlook of families living in the Riviera’s most exclusive and cosmopolitan communities.
We work with candidates trained in internationally recognized educational philosophies—including Montessori, RIE, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, and more. This allows families to select an approach that best aligns with their values, parenting style, and educational goals.
With an unwavering focus on safety, discretion, and professionalism, each candidate undergoes a rigorous screening and interview process. We also offer ongoing support to both families and candidates, ensuring a smooth, long-term, and successful placement from start to finish.
For families in Cannes and across the French Riviera, Nanny & Governess, a premier household staffing agency headquartered in Mayfair, London, is here to support you with world-class childcare and private household professionals. We specialize in placing highly qualified nannies, governesses, newborn care specialists, maternity nurses, and other exceptional household staff. This includes families residing in prestigious Cannes neighborhoods such as La Californie, Super Cannes, Le Suquet, and La Croisette, as well as nearby areas including Èze, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and Monaco.
Whether you're a high-net-worth individual, a diplomatic household, an expatriate family, or a prominent local resident, we provide discreet and tailored staffing solutions to meet the unique rhythms and refined expectations of family life along the French Riviera.
Why Choose Us?
With years of industry knowledge and a deep understanding of the sophisticated lifestyles and international standards in Cannes and surrounding Riviera communities, we ensure each placement aligns perfectly with your family’s values, routines, and aspirations.
Every household is unique. We take the time to understand your household structure, parenting style, travel calendar, language preferences, and educational philosophy—delivering a professional who integrates with ease and elegance.
Our candidates undergo a comprehensive vetting process—including in-depth interviews, verified references, background checks, and qualifications assessments—ensuring only the most experienced, discreet, and trustworthy professionals enter your home.
We recruit from a trusted international network of elite professionals—many of whom have worked with celebrities, dignitaries, entrepreneurs, and ultra-private households—giving families in Cannes direct access to world-class expertise.
Our support doesn't stop at placement. We remain on hand to offer ongoing assistance to both families and staff—ensuring a smooth transition and long-term success in every role.
Experienced professionals with backgrounds in early education, language development, and holistic childcare—many trained in Montessori, Reggio Emilia, British EYFS, and other international pedagogies.
Specialists in newborn care, sleep support, and postnatal recovery—offering short- and long-term solutions to guide and support new parents through the early stages of family life.
Academic experts familiar with the IB, British, and American curricula—ideal for families seeking support with homeschooling, private exam preparation, or global mobility.
From estate managers and personal assistants to private chefs, chauffeurs, and housekeepers—we provide professionals trained to the highest standards of efficiency, discretion, and elegance.
Whether you need extra help during the Cannes Film Festival, Monaco Yacht Show, the summer season, or a last-minute travel request—we offer swift, seamless support when you need it most.
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