BIA → BES

Cap Corse Peninsula

Immediately after takeoff, witness the 'finger' of Corsica with its turquoise coves and Genoese towers.

Marseille & The Calanques

View the white limestone cliffs and deep blue inlets of the Calanques National Park as you enter mainland France.

Camargue Wetlands

The vast salt pans and lagoons of the Rhone delta, often showing vibrant pink and orange hues from the air.

Massif Central Peaks

Glimpses of the volcanic landscape of Auvergne, including the distinctive silhouette of the Puy de Sancy.

Atlantic Coastline

Views of the Bay of Biscay and the islands of Ré and Oléron as the plane turns toward Brittany.

Crozon Peninsula

Final approach views of the dramatic cliffs and the Rade de Brest just before touchdown.

Distant French Alps

On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps are visible on the far horizon over the Mediterranean.

Rhone Valley

The winding Rhone River and the famous vineyards that define the corridor between the south and central France.

Loire Valley Châteaux

As you cross central France, look for the grand estates and winding tributaries of the Loire River.

Armorique Regional Park

The lush, green interior of Brittany, characterized by bocage landscapes and dense forests.

Brest Cityscape

A detailed view of the reconstructed city of Brest and its industrial naval port upon final descent.