The superstar couple are allegedly planning to conceive their second child in France and take a year away from the spotlight.
A source told the Daily Star: "Jay and Bey have been spending a lot of time in Paris lately and they adore France.
"They're hoping to conceive their second child out there. And taking a year our with allow Beyonce to have a quiet, stress-free pregnancy."
Beyonce, 33, and Jay, 44, are already parents to two-year-old daughter Blue Ivy.
The Crazy In Love singer is thought to want to settle in France because her family has roots there.
The source continued: "Beyonce is keen to put down roots there because her mum's side of the family are part-French and they adore they laid-back lifestyle and culture.
"So next year they'll put music on the back-burner and enjoy France, spending time in the gorgeous chateau in Chigny-les-Roses.
"They want to have some time doing very litre, enjoying Blue Ivy and chilling out. They are hoping she will pick up the lingo too. And of course it will be great for their French."