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NUE → CDG
Which side of the plane to sit from Nuremberg Airport (Nuernberg) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Swabian Jura, the Rhine River crossing, and the scenic rolling hills of the Champagne wine region during the descent into Paris.
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Nuremberg Old Town
Shortly after takeoff, look down for a bird's-eye view of the Kaiserburg and the medieval city wall structure.
Swabian Jura
A rugged karst plateau featuring limestone cliffs and forested valleys typical of southern Germany.
The Rhine River
The flight crosses the Rhine near the German-French border, offering views of the industrial and natural river landscape.
Vosges Mountains
Visualizing the rounded peaks and deep green forests of eastern France as you cross into the Grand Est region.
Champagne Vineyards
During descent, the geometric patterns of the world-famous vineyards around Reims and the Marne Valley are visible.
For the best lighting, choose the left side on morning flights to have the sun behind you. This side is also more likely to see the Eiffel Tower in the far distance if the flight patterns approach CDG from the south-east or south-west.
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Franconian Switzerland
Scenic views of the hilly, forested landscapes north of Nuremberg immediately after departure.
Verdun Battlefields
Look for the distinctive scars on the landscape and memorials of the historic WWI battlefields in the Meuse department.
Château de Chantilly
If the aircraft approaches CDG from the north, this grand historic estate and its massive gardens are visible on the right.
Le Bourget Airport
On final approach, you can often see the historic Le Bourget airfield and the Air and Space Museum.
Sit on the right for evening flights to catch the sunset over the French countryside. This side also offers a great view of the massive CDG terminal infrastructure and the Concorde display near Terminal 3 during taxiing after landing.
Book Hotels in ParisDistance: 621 km (386 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 2 min
Departure: NUE (49.498699, 11.078056)
Arrival: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Route Type: International
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