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MPL → CDG
Which side of the plane to sit from Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (Montpellier) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Mediterranean lagoons to the rugged Cévennes mountains, concluding with a higher probability of viewing the Paris city center and the Eiffel Tower during the descent.
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Etangs de l'Hérault
Immediately after takeoff, witness the turquoise lagoons and salt marshes bordering the Mediterranean coast.
Cévennes National Park
Dramatic views of limestone plateaus and deep canyons marking the southern edge of the Massif Central.
Loire Valley
Crossing the historic 'Garden of France' near Orléans, where the river bends through dense forests and chateaux.
Paris Skyline
On standard westerly approaches to CDG, the Eiffel Tower, Montparnasse, and La Défense appear clearly to the west.
Book a window seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Paris skyline during the final 15 minutes of flight. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the French landscape and reducing glare for photography. Check the wind direction; a southern arrival usually guarantees a pass over the city.
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Camargue Delta
Distant views of the vast Rhone delta, famous for its wild horses and salt flats, visible during the initial climb.
Chaîne des Puys
The iconic alignment of over 80 extinct volcanic craters near Clermont-Ferrand, featuring the prominent Puy de Dôme.
Morvan Regional Park
A sprawling vista of granite peaks and dense woodlands as the flight traverses the heart of Burgundy.
Disneyland Paris
Located east of Paris, the theme park and its distinctive landmarks are often visible during the eastern downwind leg of the approach.
The right side is perfect for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the distant Alps. Keep your camera ready about 25 minutes after departure for the volcanic chain of Auvergne. During the winter, the snow-capped peaks of the Massif Central are particularly striking from this side.
Book Hotels in ParisDistance: 614 km (382 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 1 min
Departure: MPL (43.57619857788086, 3.96301007270813)
Arrival: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Route Type: Domestic
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