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ORY → CFE
Which side of the plane to sit from Paris-Orly Airport (Paris) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (Clermont-Ferrand)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unrivaled view of the Chaîne des Puys, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring a dramatic alignment of 80 dormant volcanoes, including the iconic Puy de Dôme.
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Beauce Plains
Known as the granary of France, this area displays a massive patchwork of golden and green agricultural fields.
Sologne Lakes
A mosaic of dense forests and hundreds of hidden ponds and private estates visible in the Centre-Val de Loire region.
Chaîne des Puys
A spectacular 40km-long chain of cinder cones and craters, representing the most iconic geological feature of France.
Puy de Dôme
The highest volcano in the chain, easily recognizable by the telecommunication tower at its summit.
Black Cathedral
On final approach, look for the unique dark silhouette of the Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral, built entirely from black volcanic stone.
Sit on the right side for the 'money shot' of the volcanoes. For the best photography, choose a late afternoon flight when the low sun highlights the relief and craters of the dormant volcanoes. Request a seat in front of the wing for an unobstructed view of the descent.
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Southern Paris Suburbs
Aerial views of the dense residential areas of Val-de-Marne and Essonne immediately after takeoff from Orly.
Fontainebleau Forest
A vast expanse of greenery and ancient hunting grounds of French kings located southeast of the flight path.
The Loire River
Crossing the longest river in France, typically near the scenic area of Gien or Sully-sur-Loire.
Allier Valley
Fertile agricultural plains and meandering river bends as the aircraft begins its descent into the Auvergne region.
The left side is best for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides a great perspective of the Allier river valley, though it lacks the dramatic volcanic topography of the right side.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 332 km (206 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 33 min
Departure: ORY (48.7233333, 2.3794444)
Arrival: CFE (45.7867012024, 3.1691699028)
Route Type: Domestic
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