CDG → BES

Seine River Loops

Watch the dramatic, winding meanders of the Seine as it flows through the lush valleys of Upper Normandy.

Rouen

Identify the 'City of a Hundred Spires' and its historic center nestled in a curve of the Seine river.

The Alabaster Coast

On clearer days or northern routes, the white chalk cliffs near Étretat provide a stunning contrast with the blue English Channel.

Mont Saint-Michel

The undisputed highlight; the medieval abbey appears as a fairy-tale island sitting in its massive tidal bay about halfway through the flight.

Saint-Malo

The granite walls of the famous corsair city are visible along the Emerald Coast as you transition from Normandy into Brittany.

Parisian Landmarks

Upon takeoff from CDG, catch a distant glimpse of the Eiffel Tower and the sprawling urban landscape of the French capital.

Palace of Versailles

The geometric precision of the world-famous gardens and the massive palace complex are often visible to the south of the flight path.

Chartres Cathedral

Depending on the specific airway, the two distinct spires of this Gothic masterpiece can be spotted rising from the Beauce plains.

Rennes Cityscape

As the flight enters Brittany, look for the capital city of the region with its blend of medieval and modern architecture.

Breton Bocage

View the traditional landscape of western France, characterized by small fields enclosed by dense hedgerows and stone walls.