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~ Un Jour à Paris ~

If you were to go to Paris, where would you go and what would you do ?

Introduction	Task	Process
Resources	Evaluation	Conclusion

Introduction
Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. What if one day you were to go there? Where would you go ? What would you do ? What would you see? What would you eat ? So much to do and so little time to do it ...

But this WebQuest will help you answer these questions. You must plan an itinerary for one full day in Paris using the Internet sites listed below and resources from the Resource Centre.

Task
During the next week or so you will use your lesson and homework time to research and complete an itinerary in the form of a travel brochure for your day in Paris. Make it as informative and creative as you can.

Process
1. Prior to starting this assignment we will look at travel brochures and discuss the type of information which is included in them, how they are set out and the type of language used to describe attractions.

2. Everyone who goes to Paris visits the Eiffel Tower, but what would you do there ? Paris is at your fingertips with your computer and with the resources in the RC. Look at a number of Paris' attractions and choose your favorites. Don't forget you've got to eat too! It's going to be a busy day! Some ideas on the information you need to include on each attraction can be found below. Once you have compiled your information IN YOUR OWN WORDS, you are to design a travel brochure advertising your day in Paris. The criteria for this brochure can be found in the Evaluation section below.

3. You must also include a bibliography with your work. A bibliography template can be found here.

4. You must also include a map of Paris with the sites you visit and the restaurant you eat at clearly marked on it. A map of Paris can be downloaded here. This map is to be submitted with your brochure.

If you need help on taking notes, click here.

1. Attractions
Choose 3 museums/monuments/tourist attractions that you would like to visit during the day. Find the following information on each site.

Name
What is it ?
Where is it ?
When was it built and why ?
Why is it famous ?
What Métro (train) stop do you need to get off at ?
What are the opening times of the site ?
How much does it cost to visit it ?
Why do you want to go there ?

When you present this information attach a picture of each of the places. You can download these off the internet.

2. Restaurants
You've got to eat lunch. With the hectic pace you are setting you'll need energy and food. Using the restaurant sites below, find one restaurant to eat in which is near one of your attractions.

What is the name of the restaaurant ?
Where is it ?
What Métro stop do you need to get off at ?
How much will lunch cost ? (meal for 2 people)
Give some more information about the restaurant and explain why you chose to go there.

3. Les bateaux mouches
A visit to Paris would not be complete without a ride on a famous "bateau mouche" which travels along the River Seine. This will be the culmination of your day - a relaxing trip on the Seine whilst having dinner.

When did "les bateaux" commence operation ?
Between what times do they operate ?
How much will a dinner cruise cost ?
How long will the trip last ?
Where will the boat go ?
What will you see ?

When you present this information attach a picture of a "bateau mouche" and the route of the trip. You can download these pictures off the Internet.

Resources

The books on France and Paris in the Resource Centre can be found at the call number 914.4.

The Internet is a great place to find information about Paris and what it has to offer the tourist. Below is a list of sites which may help you find information on Paris and its attractions.

You might also try the Paris Links page on the Intranet.

	Paris Tourisme Contains links to discount hotels, maps of Paris, and popular places and museums to visit.
	Paris Pages Contains a multitude of links for Paris. Includes maps, hotel and restaurant listings, tourist information and much more.
	Office of Tourism Contains valuable background information about Paris. Includes multiple links about Paris and organizing your stay.
	Compagnie des Bateaux Mouches Take a seat on one of the sophisticated boats to enjoy a leisurely cruise on the River Seine through the heart of the "City of the Light". This unique experience takes in such sights as the Louvre, Notre Dame, Orsay Museum and The Eiffel Tower. So why not take time to dine ?
	Restaurant Links
	Franceway.com – Paris Restaurants
	Eat in Paris Gives a guide to Parisian restaurants according to location, type of cuisine, type of ambiance, and price. Includes different categories of restaurants as well as Top 10 restaurants according to internet users. Includes the addresses of over 2200 restaurants.
	Eiffel Tower http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/teiffel/uk/ Louvre http://www.louvre.fr/louvrea.htm Versailles http://www.chateauversailles.fr/en/ Musée d'Orsay http://www.musee-orsay.fr/

Evaluation
Click here to see the Assessment Rubric for how your work will be assessed.

Conclusion
Now that you have completed your visit to France's most famous city, you will know some of the wonderful things Paris has to offer tourists. By completing this WebQuest you have had to use the Internet and act as a Tour Guide to plan a day's itinerary. When you make your real journey to France one day you will have skills to act as a tour guide for your group. Well done!

Draft 3: May 2004

Last updated 17 June, 2008