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NTE โ MRS
Which side of the plane to sit from Nantes Atlantique Airport (Nantes) to Marseille Provence Airport (Marseille)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the rugged Massif Central and the distant French Alps as you transition from the Atlantic influence to the Mediterranean climate.
Loire River Valley
View the winding Loire river and the start of the historic chateau country immediately after departure.
Massif Central
Fly over the ancient volcanic peaks and deep gorges of central France's rugged interior.
The French Alps
On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Alps are visible on the far eastern horizon.
Mont Ventoux
Spot the distinct white limestone summit of the 'Giant of Provence' during the descent.
Rhรดne Valley Vineyards
A patchwork of famous wine-growing regions as the plane approaches the Mediterranean coast.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy front-lit views of the Massif Central. Keep an eye out for the snow-capped Alps on the far horizon during the second half of the flight. As you descend, the limestone ridges of Provence come into sharp focus.
Atlantic Seaboard
Occasional distant glimpses of the Bay of Biscay coastline shortly after takeoff.
Dordogne Countryside
The lush, rolling hills and agricultural heartland of southwest France.
Pyrenees Silhouette
Distal views of the mountain range separating France and Spain to the far south.
Camargue Wetlands
The unique salt marshes and lagoons of the Rhone delta near the Mediterranean.
Cรดte Bleue
The turquoise waters and rocky inlets of the Blue Coast just west of Marseille.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or sunset flights to catch the golden light over the Mediterranean. During the final approach, you will get a great view of the Camargue wetlands and the industrial harbor of Fos-sur-Mer before touching down.
Distance: 675 km (419 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 8 min
Departure: NTE (47.15319824220001, -1.61073005199)
Arrival: MRS (43.439271922, 5.22142410278)
Route Type: Domestic
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