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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the volcanic landscape of the Massif Central and the iconic medieval Cité of Carcassonne during the final approach.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Ardennes Foothills

Immediately after takeoff, see the rolling green forests and deep valleys marking the border between Belgium and France.

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Champagne Region

Aerial views of the geometric vineyard patterns surrounding Reims and the historic Marne valley.

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Massif Central & Auvergne

The dramatic volcanic cones of the Chaîne des Puys, including the famous Puy de Dôme, visible mid-flight.

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Montagne Noire

The 'Black Mountain' range at the southern edge of the Massif Central, marking the descent into the Aude plain.

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Cité de Carcassonne

The spectacular double-walled medieval fortress usually appears on the left side during the final landing circuit.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is prime for seeing the volcanic peaks of Auvergne. Keep your camera ready as you descend; the aircraft often circles the historic city center, providing a breathtaking angle of the castle ramparts that the right side misses.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Paris Basin Edge

Distant views of the sprawling Greater Paris area and the flat, fertile agricultural plains of northern France.

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Loire River

The longest river in France can be seen winding through the valley near Orléans, often reflecting the sunlight.

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Limousin Plateaus

A view of the sparsely populated, lush green heart of France with its characteristic cattle pastures and oak forests.

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Pyrenees Panorama

On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the High Pyrenees appear as a jagged wall on the horizon during the descent.

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Minervois Vineyards

The colorful, patch-worked vineyards of the Languedoc region spread out as the plane approaches the runway.

The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the French countryside. If the weather is exceptionally clear, you can see the Mediterranean coast in the far distance and the towering Pyrenees mountains straight ahead. It is the better side for wide-angle horizon shots.

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Route Information

Distance: 822 km (511 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min

Departure: CRL (50.459202000000005, 4.4538199999999994)

Arrival: CCF (43.21599960327149, 2.3063199520111084)

Route Type: International

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