REFERENCE DIRECTORY

Travel and mobility.
Find a useful starting point.

Transport, maps, destinations and journey planning. Explore 13 selected destinations with their publisher and official domain.

A passenger train at a station and a travel bag
A passenger train at a station and a travel bag. Illustration generated with AI · Fictional scene.

Travel and mobility.
13 selected websites.

Transport, maps, destinations and journey planning. Each listed website retains its own publisher and official destination. Read the individual records in English or switch to their French counterpart.

Choose a subject.
Then narrow the question.

Browse each subject, compare the resources and open an English record with publisher details and practical checks.

14 websites · bilingual records

Public services

Rights, official procedures, public data and French institutions.

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14 websites · bilingual records

Health and solidarity

Health information, prevention, care and support resources.

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14 websites · bilingual records

Jobs and business

Careers, job search, training, business creation and management.

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30 websites · bilingual records

Education and knowledge

Study guidance, courses, libraries and open knowledge.

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17 websites · bilingual records

News and media

General news, public broadcasting and media literacy.

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14 websites · bilingual records

Culture and heritage

Museums, archives, creative work, events and cultural heritage.

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22 websites · bilingual records

Search and artificial intelligence

Search engines, AI assistants and research tools.

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40 websites · bilingual records

Digital tools

Web standards, software, development, archives and secure communication.

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13 websites · bilingual records

Travel and mobility

Transport, maps, destinations and journey planning.

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15 websites · bilingual records

Consumer and home

Purchases, energy, housing, renovation and consumer protection.

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17 websites · bilingual records

Science and environment

Scientific research, climate, weather, geography and natural risks.

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12 websites · bilingual records

World and international

International institutions, global data and cooperation.

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10 websites · bilingual records

Sport and leisure

Sports organisations, competitions and outdoor activities.

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Travel and mobility: 13 websites.

Transport, maps, destinations and journey planning. Each record identifies its publisher and official destination, with related resources and practical checks.

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Travel and mobility · France

Cartes.gouv.fr (ancien Géoportail)

Institut national de l’information géographique et forestière

The public mapping service succeeding Géoportail, with maps, aerial imagery and geographic data for the French territory.

Read the record →Visit cartes.gouv.fr ↗
From a resource to usable evidence

Compare the whole door-to-door journey

The sold segment may not cover the entire trip. Include travel to departure, transfers, the actual arrival point and traveller needs before comparing price or duration.

Read the objects behind the map

OpenStreetMap describes features through nodes, ways and relations with associated tags.

A question to resolve: A path appears on the map. Does this establish that your trip is practicable today?

Read the documented table and worked explanation →

Choose the evidence for your task
TaskInformation to retainStarting point
Explore combinationsModes, stops, transfers, estimatesRome2Rio
Verify rail travelTicket, luggage, change, refundSNCF Connect
Check local servicesDisruptions, access, departure timeRATP
Compare baggage optionsOperator, fare, inclusion and costAir France
Inspect a multimodal transferExact stops, times and sellerRome2Rio
A record worth keeping

Keep the final price, exact stops, transfer margins and ticket conditions. Record map source and date; a map alone cannot confirm current transport services.

Compare journeys with the same constraints

A low price or short duration may conceal different transfers and conditions. Build a complete comparison.

  1. Define the journey

    Record addresses, date, passengers, luggage and accessibility needs.

  2. Add transfers

    Include station access, changes and final arrival. Examine margins and required equipment.

  3. Compare conditions

    Read final price, fare, changes and refunds. Recheck timetables and disruptions close to departure.

Useful output

A door-to-door table with price, stages, margins, accessibility and ticket conditions.

A proposed itinerary does not itself guarantee every connection.

Does a proposed route guarantee a connection?

Confirm times, contracts, transfer margins and conditions with operators. A proposed itinerary does not guarantee every connection.

When should I recheck?

Before booking and again near departure. Read disruptions and messages for your exact ticket.

Is a route estimate a booking?

No. Confirm availability, price and conditions with the seller and relevant operators.

Which website for which need?

Four concrete starting points.

These resources answer different questions. Match one to your task, then make the suggested check before relying on its result.

SNCF Connect

Plan a rail journey

Compare schedules, connections and tickets in the booking service.

Check first Review fare terms, changes and disruptions before departure.

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OpenStreetMap

Explore a collaborative map

Locate routes and places on an open map.

Check first Confirm local access and details that may change.

Find OpenStreetMap →
Bison Futé

Prepare a road trip

Consult forecasts, road works and traffic conditions.

Check first Review conditions shortly before travelling.

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Paris Aéroport

Find a terminal or flight

Consult access and flight information for Paris airports.

Check first Confirm terminal and time with both the airline and airport.

Find Paris Aéroport →
Similar names, different purposes

Choose by the document or action you need.

These comparisons show when two resources in the same subject answer different questions.

Compare routes or buy a ticket?

Rome2Rio explores combinations of transport. SNCF Connect sells and manages rail journeys. Confirm schedules, connections, total price and terms with the chosen operator.

Reference map or current journey?

OpenStreetMap provides collaborative map data; RATP reports its journeys and disruptions. A map helps orientation but cannot confirm a timetable or interruption.

From a category
to the right destination.

The portal gives you context before the external click. Current conditions and sensitive instructions must still be confirmed with the destination publisher.

  1. 01
    Choose a subject

    Start with the category that matches your practical need rather than the name of a platform.

  2. 02
    Read the record

    Use the publisher, description, country and topic tags to understand what the resource covers.

  3. 03
    Check the destination

    Confirm that the external domain matches the publisher and service you intended to reach.

  4. 04
    Verify changing details

    Review current dates, prices, availability, terms and sensitive instructions on the destination website.

Useful scope.
Clear limits.

What is included in the World Web Certified directory?

The directory contains 232 useful starting-point websites across 13 subjects, including public services, health, education, media, culture, search, digital tools, travel, consumer information, science and sport.

Are directory entries certifications or rankings?

No. Inclusion is an editorial orientation choice, not a technical certification, commercial ranking or guarantee covering every page and service on the external website.

Are the individual records available in English?

Yes. Every directory record has an English page with a description, publisher, official destination, a specific use case and practical checks. Use the language menu to open its French counterpart.

How should I verify an important destination?

Check the domain, publisher and purpose described in the record, then confirm current terms, dates and sensitive information on the destination website before acting.

How can I report an error in a record?

Use the Contact page and provide the relevant URL, the inaccurate passage and a supporting source when possible.