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TUF → MRS
Which side of the plane to sit from Tours-Val-de-Loire Airport (Tours) to Marseille Provence Airport (Marseille)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic volcanic landscapes of the Massif Central and a stunning coastal approach over the Camargue wetlands and Étang de Berre.
Loire River Bends
Excellent views of the winding Loire river as it flows west toward the Atlantic early in the journey.
Puy de Sancy
Direct views of the highest peak in the Massif Central, featuring rugged glacial valleys and volcanic ridges.
Cévennes National Park
Fly over the deep canyons and dense chestnut forests of this wild and mountainous region in southern France.
Camargue Wetlands
On final approach, see the vast salt pans, lagoons, and marshes where the Rhône river meets the Mediterranean.
Étang de Berre
A spectacular low-altitude view of Europe's largest brackish lagoon just before touching down at MRS.
The right side is ideal for photography during morning flights as the sun is positioned behind you. It offers the most dramatic terrain views of the Auvergne volcanoes. Keep your camera ready during the last 10 minutes of the flight for the Mediterranean coastline.
Val de Loire Chateaux
Shortly after takeoff from Tours, view the iconic renaissance castles scattered along the Loire and Cher rivers.
Bourges Cathedral
Spot the massive Gothic silhouette of Saint-Étienne de Bourges, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as you fly south-east.
Chaîne des Puys
Look toward the horizon for the distinctive silhouettes of dormant volcanoes in the Auvergne region.
Distant French Alps
On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Alps are visible on the far eastern horizon during the mid-flight phase.
Luberon Massif
During the descent into Marseille, the rugged limestone hills and oak forests of Provence appear beneath the wing.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the distant Alps without glare. This side provides a better view of the city of Marseille if the plane circles for a northern approach to runway 31.
Distance: 566 km (352 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 57 min
Departure: TUF (47.4322013855, 0.727605998516)
Arrival: MRS (43.439271922, 5.22142410278)
Route Type: Domestic
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