Article R426-16 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum
Foreign nationals who come to France for one of the following reasons are considered as trainees for the purposes of obtaining a temporary residence permit bearing the word “stagiaire” (trainee) as provided for in article L. 426-23: 1° To carry out a work placement in a company, as part of a training course organised in their country of residence which leads to the award of a diploma or title or…