BLQ → BOD

Maritime & Cottian Alps

Spectacular close-up views of the high Alps as the aircraft crosses from Italy into France, featuring glaciated peaks.

Massif Central

The ancient, extinct volcanic cones (puys) of central France, offering a rugged and unique emerald-green terrain.

Dordogne Chateaus

As the plane descends, look for the historic fortresses and castles nestled in the lush valleys of the Dordogne region.

Saint-Émilion Vineyards

The meticulously manicured rows of vines belonging to some of the world's most famous wineries as you approach BOD.

Bordeaux Cityscape

An excellent view of the 'Port of the Moon' and the city's iconic 18th-century architecture if landing from the east.

Ligurian Coast

Glancing views of the Italian Riviera and the sparkling Mediterranean Sea shortly after clearing the Apennines.

Marseille and the Coast

A distant but clear view of the French southern coastline and the sprawling port city of Marseille.

Camargue Wetlands

The unique salt marshes and lagoons of the Rhone delta, appearing as a shimmering mosaic on the landscape.

Distant Pyrenees

On clear days, the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Pyrenees mountain range are visible on the far southern horizon.

Garonne River

The wide, silty curves of the Garonne River as it snakes toward the city of Bordeaux near the end of the flight.