There's something for visitors to Paris time after time. Whether it's your first time witnessing the allure of the city of romance, or you're a repeat guest of the French capital, it's possible to discover something wonderful at any moment of the day, any day of the month, any season of the year.

There's more to Paris than loving Paris in the springtime, when all the prime historical monuments of the city are gorgeously basking in a gloriously warm evening glow. Summertime in Paris is a time for picnicking with friends, resting and relaxing with the boules players at the Luxembourg Gardens, the young and trendy at the Buttes Chaumont, or the lazily lolling rowers at the Bois de Boulogne. As autumn approaches, the seasonal tastes change and the local traiteurs offer the best selection of regional produce. With the winter, the Parisian fashion colour palette might shift to all shades of black, but that doesn't mean it's time to hibernate, instead it provides a perfect opportunity to check out all the city's big name museums, as well as the smaller or inconnu collections.

You might find yourself working and living in Paris' prestigious 16th arrondissement

What's the easiest way to sample all this? Quarterly visits to Paris might not be a feasible solution for all, but taking the time out to live in the city is very realisable, especially for students. With ample opportunities to study French in Paris, there's no reason why not to brush up on your French, while at the same time learning more about this remarkable city. The beauty of study is that you're never too old to learn French in France. If you're looking for a work and study exchange package, there are appealing choices available for younger women and men, through an au pair program. Basically, the program works in that in exchange for some childminding and housekeeping duties, the au pair has a small wage and an accommodation arrangement with the family.

The French government supports these international workers by providing health cover, as long as the au pair provides proof of being enrolled in an approved French language school to learn French in Paris for at least 10 weeks. This often works out as a win-win situation for all involved, as the family has help around the home, and the student has a low-cost way to learn French in a native-speaking environment, plus the added bonus of a living wage.