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BRS → BZR
Which side of the plane to sit from Bristol Airport (Bristol) to Béziers-Vias Airport (Beziers)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers iconic landmarks like Mont Saint-Michel and the Loire Valley châteaux, followed by distant views of the Pyrenees on the descent.
Mont Saint-Michel
The legendary island abbey is often visible shortly after crossing the French coast.
Loire Valley
View the 'Garden of France' with its winding river and majestic châteaux.
Dordogne River
The deep green valleys and limestone cliffs of central-western France.
Pyrenees Mountains
On clear days, the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Spanish border appear on the horizon.
Languedoc Vineyards
A patchwork of endless vineyards characteristic of the Beziers countryside.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic horizon. The highlight is the potential sighting of Mont Saint-Michel; look down and forward about 10 minutes after crossing the English Channel. On clear days, use your zoom lens to capture the distant Pyrenees during the descent into Vias.
The English Channel
Aerial view of the busy shipping lanes between the UK and France.
Auvergne Volcanoes
The ancient volcanic peaks of the Massif Central, including Puy de Dôme.
Limoges
The historic 'City of Porcelain' visible in the Limousin region.
Étang de Thau
The vast saltwater lagoon famous for oyster beds near the Mediterranean.
Sète Coastline
Glittering views of the Mediterranean shoreline as the plane turns for arrival.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. This side is superior for observing the rugged topography of the Massif Central and the lagoons of the Hérault region during the final approach. Keep an eye out for the distinct volcanic domes roughly 40 minutes into the flight.
Distance: 1,005 km (624 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min
Departure: BRS (51.382702, -2.71909)
Arrival: BZR (43.32350158691406, 3.353899955749512)
Route Type: International
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