The right side typically offers views of the Calvados coastline and D-Day landing beaches before revealing the city's skyline during the final approach.
The right side offers an exceptional sequence of landscapes, from the rugged mountains of inland Corsica to the glitzy French Riviera and the snow-capped Southern Alps, concluding with historical views of the Normandy coastline.
The left side offers a superior sequence of views, starting with the iconic turquoise coastline of the French Riviera, followed by a direct perspective of the volcanic craters in the Massif Central and the winding Loire River.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the distant Alps and Mont Blanc immediately after takeoff from Lyon, plus the potential for coastal views of the English Channel during the approach to Caen.
The right side offers superior views of the Paris skyline during initial climb and follows the iconic, winding loops of the Seine River valley toward the Normandy coast.