The nanny used to take care of the man 38 years ago when he lived in Ivory Coast with his father.
38 years later, the boy, now a man, returned to Ivory Coast to find the nanny.
His quest was successful and he was overjoyed when they reunited.
They posed for a photo to document their reunion.
According to reports, the French man gave his old nanny some money and placed her on a monthly allowance.
An old photo shows the nanny carrying the French man – then an infant – on her back.
However, his father retired and the family left Ivory Coast, losing touch with the nanny