Internet Resource Guide

Travel: Paris, France

Group 1
Jake Walters
Alex Riley
James Roden
Yukai Chen

English 202C: Technical Writing

Professor Julie Malsbury
February 19, 2016

Table of Contents
PREFACE.... 3
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Content/Scope ... 3
Intended Audience ............3
Key Assumptions ...........3
Organization ..........3
Tips .....3
1. Travel and Hotel ..4-7
Prices....4
Flights...5
Hotels / Hostels .......6
Transportation........7
2. Tourism....8-11
Places to go...8
History of
Paris....9
Restaurants....10
A Must Do List .......11
3. People.....12-15
Communication.12

Tourism Effect on Paris, France.....13

Culture ..14
Miscellaneous facts about Paris.......15

Preface:
Content/Scope
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This guide is a compilation of online sources that will help people who are planning to
travel to Paris, France. The type of sources range from online organization to commercial
organization. This gives us a great range of sources, and all of the resources provide very
accurate information.

Intended Audience
The general audience for this guide is travelers and international students. More
importantly, this guide will make it easier for an older person or someone who may not
be the best with a smartphone or Tablet computer to plan their vacation. (i.e. Flight ticket,
Transportation, Culture, Place to go, etc).

Key Assumptions:
In order for a person to get all that they can out of this resource guide, it is assumed that
they are old enough to travel on their own, have some experience booking online flights
and hotels, and have a payment option that can be used online. Also, it would be
beneficial to know how to spot a particularly good deal and have decent time
management skills when it comes to planning a trip.

Organization:
This guide is split up into three different categories. First, travel and hotels, which will
help someone decide where to stay and how to get around. Next, Tourism, which
describes where a person should go to visit, where they should eat out and even a Must
Do list. Finally, a section about the people of Paris including: your effect on them, the
language they speak and even some interesting facts about the culture.

Tips:
Each source presented will be summarized and annotated so that you can see
where the information is found.
Each source will also have tips and important aspects to pay attention to while
reading.

1. TRAVEL AND HOTEL

This section includes details on how to get to Paris, where to stay when you arrive, and the cost of
travel.

Prices
Website

Location and Availability

Travel Budget for Paris. (2016) Retrieved from
http://www.budgetyourtrip.com/france/paris
Description
This website starts with a short description of Paris. It includes how popular it is as a
tourist destination and some favorite sites to visit. The right side of the page gives you the
estimated average daily expenses which can be adjusted to three options: cheap, midrange and high-end. Additionally, the expenses can be converted to over 50 different
currencies. Below that is a sample of what people who actually traveled to Paris paid for
certain expenses.
Tips:
When using this website, make sure to convert to the correct currencies in order to receive the
most accurate estimations for your expenses.

Flight
Website
Location and Availability
Finding the cheapest flights. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Flights-g187147-Paris_Ile_de_FranceCheap_Discount_Airfares.html
Description

This site contains information about flights. The site gives very clear information about
the price, date, and time. The site supports round trip, one way and multi-city. It also
indicates the price in different airports in different countries. This site allows people to
download an App to their phone, making it easier for them to view price updates. This is
a very useful site because you have the freedom to use its services on multiple devices.
Tips:
Create an account, you can get alerts when prices drop.
Look at other travelers comments to get an idea, then make your flight choice.
Try to change the airport if you think the price is too high

Hotels / Hostels
Website
Location and Availability
Expedia Top Hotels from $42(2016) Retrieved from
https://www.expedia.com/Paris-Hotels.d179898.Travel-Guide-Hotels
Description:
Expedia is a site that compares thousands of hotel offers available to and around your
desired location. It gives you the prices of all hotel rooms, where they are on an overhead
map, directions to the hotel and even has customers reviews of each hotel. It lists down
the page the top ten hotels that are available for your desired location and allows you to
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modify your search for hotels by check-in/check-out date, number of rooms available and
even by child friendly hotels. This site allows you to further your search even more by
giving you the option to select certain themed hotels. It also lists some popular tourist
sites that are near the hotel in which you wish to stay. This site is an all important tool not
only to help you plan where to stay for your trip but to also plan the experience that you
want to have.
Tips:
Make sure to list all of the criteria in your search so the site can find the best hotel for you.
Deals and rooms are changing everyday so be sure to check back often to book the room you've
been waiting for.

Transportation
Website
Location and Availability
Living in Paris. (2012). Retrieved from
http://www.iesa.edu/paris/living-paris
Description:
This source was developed by international students of the French School of Arts and
culture or IESA for short. The site provides information about transportation including:
buses, taxis, and the metro. When one heads to Paris they must make sure that they have
a transpass card to use certain transportation services. A rather helpful aspect of the site is
the fact that it labels whether or not transpass is allowed by each specific company. The
site is also very helpful for students who want to study in Pairs. It lists some information
of what you need to have on your Student Immigration Checklist.

Tips:
Transportation information starts at the middle of page.
This site is categorized by few sub-titles to make it easier to find information that you need.

2. TOURISM
This section is a breakdown of the places that you can see in Paris, some things that one
can do while in Paris and a list of essential things and places you must do and see while
there.

Places to go
Website
Location and Availability
Things to Do in France. (2016). Retrieved from
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/france/things-to-do
Description:
This travel site is designed to get people to their desired Paris destinations in a cheap and
efficient manner. It elegantly portrays pictures and important text of each specific venture
on your list of places to go. At the top of the main search page for your specific region,
there are 8 unique sub-categories that classify each type of destination. These categories
include: activities, sights, restaurants, transport, entertainment, shopping, tours, and

events. Arranging the destinations in this manner makes it very easy to find the best deal
for your point of interest. The best part about the site is the fact that it offers package
deals for each destination. These deals can range from a bottle of champagne to an
expensive event ticket. Either way your are getting the biggest bang for your buck.
Lastly, each page tells you what the package specifically offers and what it does not. If
something is included it will be given a green check mark. On the other hand, if
something is not, it will be given a red X mark.
Tips:
Check the top of the search page to find the specific category for the place in which you want to
visit.
Use the check marks and X marks to your advantage. Read them first to see if that deal is what
you are looking for.

History of Paris
Website
Location and Availability
The History of Paris. (n.d.) Retrieved from
http://next.paris.fr/english/presentation-of-the-city/the-history-ofparis/rub_8125_stand_32751_port_18748
Description
This site gives the abridged history of Paris. It provides potential and future tourists with
some background information about the city they plan to visit. The page covers major
time periods that are significant to the becoming of the city. This goes from 3rd century
BC all the way to the end of the second World War. It gives tourists a sense of
appreciation for the city.
Tips:
Type paris.fr into the Address bar of your web browser. The site is entirely in french so to avoid
this click on the EN above the word Paris in the ribbon at the top of the page. This will redirect
you to the english parallel site. Close to the bottom is a link titled Presentation of the City,
click it and the link to the history of Paris will appear at the top of the new page.
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Restaurants in Pairs
Website
Location and Availability
Suggestions for French restaurants, hotels, shopping, ... in Paris for
American visitors. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.understandfrance.org/Paris/ParisForAmericans.html
Description:
This site is simply a collection from other people who have traveled to Paris. The site
contains information about famous restaurants and provides contact information for each
individual place. The site also provides a list of hotels and shopping areas that you may
want to visit after eating your delicious meal.
Tips:
Use this site to get a basic idea about the food. Go to each restaurants individual site to check
out menus, hours and allergy information.

The Must Dos of Paris

Website
Location and Availability
Paris: Points of Interest. (n.d.) Retrieved from
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=must%20do%20in%20paris
Description
Even typing must do in paris into google you still get a significant amount of places
google calls Points of Interest. Each location is provided by a link to a google search of
the location and if able provides a short description of the location. This is very useful to
see the other features that Paris has to offer; features that most tourists never think or hear
of. This allows tourists to make their Paris experience just right for them.
Tips:
Under the general search of must do in paris there are lists and sites claiming a top 10 or 20
things to do or see in Paris. However, the sites may be biased or geared for specific audiences.
The Search is based on searches performed by Google users such as the tourist looking for things
to do in Paris, therefore making it more average than other lists.

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3. PEOPLE
This section talks about the people of Paris, how tourism is affecting them, some ways
one can communicate with the people and even some cultural and historical background.

Strategies for communication

Online Videos
Location and Availability
You Learn French. (2016). Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHYkGznyJEVvHyq0lOWzq2g
Description
This guide to the French language is a Youtube channel that teaches you the very basics
of the French communication. It offers a wide variety of dialogues and lessons that teach
tourists how to interact with locals on their french vacations. It even goes far enough to
teach correct accent and to warn you of potentially rude things to say. The site compiles
numerous playlists of material that organize your learning into sections, making it very
easy to follow and understand.
Tips:
Make sure you subscribe to the channel for updates and notifications.
You can do so by simply creating a gmail account and clicking the subscribe button on one of the
videos or the channel itself.

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Tourism Effect on Paris, France

Impact Study
Location and Availability
Disneyland Paris: Economic and Social Impact Study (March 14th, 2012)
Retrieved from
http://corporate.disneylandparis.com/CORP/EN/Neutral/Images/uk-201203-14-press-kit-economic-and-social-impact-study.pdf
Description:
This document talks about the impact that Disneyland has had on the city and people of
Paris over the course of a 20 year period (1992-2012). It talks about how Disneyland has
contributed to tourism overall in Paris, saying that in 2011 it had more visitors than the
Louvre and the Eiffel Tower combined. Not only does it talk about how it has contributed
billion of euros to the French economy but that it also has given stable jobs to the
residents of Paris, both directly and indirectly. It includes some graphs that show how
Disneylands employees average age has grown in seniority over the years since its
beginning in 1992. Finally the document concludes with how Disneyland Paris has
affected the surrounding areas economy and how overall value has increased. It shows
that since Disneyland Paris was built, they have collected $5.3 billion euros in taxes and
they also have kept most of their buying habits local by only importing 17.5% of their
purchases. So overall, this document shows that Disneyland Paris is a huge benefit to the
people in the local area, providing jobs and stability.
Tips:
Dont be afraid that your travels to these popular sites is hurting local business and families
because in most cases you are actually helping them.

Culture
Forum
Location and Availability
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Paris. (2016). Retrieved from

http://www.worldcitiescultureforum.com/cities/paris
Description:
This site is very useful for those who have no idea where to start with their travel process.
This site breaks down the basic culture of Paris, France as well as numerous other
countries in Europe and elsewhere. It provides the reader with a brief synopsis of
everyday life in Paris. Additionally, it also provides useful statistics about the people and
places in the region. If someone wanted to know if art galleries were popular in Paris,
they could very easily look up how many art galleries are in the city of Paris by browsing
the data table for that specific category. Overall, the site is a wonderful tool for insight
into the lifestyle of a typical person from Paris.
Tips:
Use the Helpful Links tab on the side if you wish to narrow down your area of search or concern.
Follow The World Cities Forum on Facebook or Twitter to keep track of major events that may
be happening at that very moment.

Miscellaneous facts about Paris

Blog
Location and availability
Khalife, R.(June 29, 2015). 15 Interesting Facts About Paris. Retrieved
from
http://www.surpriseride.com/blog/extra-fun/15-interesting-facts-paris/
Description
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This is simply a small list of intriguing facts about Paris. More tourist trivia than anything
else. Either way, it is a great way to see that Paris is a bustling metropolis and has some
peculiar facts like most other cities. For instance, there is a society (not mentioned in
source) that breaks into historical locations, repairs the location and sets a temporary
cinema. Along with hosting artistic events.

Tips:
There are ads on the page that are completely irrelevant to the topic. Infact the host site is a store
of some kind with a micro blog about Paris, and past the list most of it can be ignored at your
leisure.

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