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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the Mediterranean coastline, the distant snow-capped Pyrenees, and the prestigious vineyards south of Bordeaux.

Left Side Highlights
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Revellata Peninsula

Immediately after takeoff from Calvi, view the rugged granite cliffs and the historic lighthouse jutting into the turquoise Mediterranean.

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Camargue Wetlands

As you cross into mainland France, spot the vast salt pans and lagoons near the Rhône delta, famous for wild horses and flamingos.

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Carcassonne Citadel

Look south during the mid-flight transit to see the distinct double-walled medieval fortress perched on a hilltop.

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Pyrenees Mountains

On clear days, the entire chain of the Pyrenees forms a dramatic, jagged horizon to the south while flying over Occitanie.

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Sauternes Vineyards

During the descent into Bordeaux, the landscape transforms into a patchwork of world-renowned golden-wine estates.

Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you for the best photography of the Corsican coast. In autumn, the Pyrenees peaks start to show snow, providing a sharp contrast against the southern French plains. Watch for the Garonne River which will guide your approach into Mérignac.

Right Side Highlights
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Calvi Citadel

A stunning bird's-eye view of the historic Genoese fortress and the crescent-shaped bay immediately upon departure.

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Cévennes National Park

Views of the wild, forested mountain ridges and deep valleys of the eastern Massif Central as you head west.

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Toulouse 'Pink City'

See the sprawling aerospace hub and the terracotta-roofed center of Toulouse bisected by the Garonne River.

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Saint-Émilion

As the plane banks for arrival, look for the UNESCO-listed limestone plateau and dense vine coverage of the Right Bank.

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Bordeaux Cityscape

Depending on the wind direction, you may get a direct view of the Place de la Bourse and the curved Garonne waterfront.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side, reducing glare. If the flight path takes a northern loop for landing, you might catch a glimpse of the Médoc peninsula and the Atlantic estuary to the far right.

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Route Information

Distance: 806 km (501 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min

Departure: CLY (42.52444439999999, 8.793055599999999)

Arrival: BOD (44.8283004761, -0.7155560255050001)

Route Type: Domestic

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