Sitting on the right side provides the best opportunity to see the urban sprawl of Lyon, including the iconic Fourvière Basilica and the city's two major rivers.
The right side offers a superior panorama of the French Alps and the glittering Mediterranean coast near Marseille, providing a more dramatic transition from North Africa to Europe.
The right side provides a superior scenic experience, featuring the dramatic transition from the Algerian coast to the French Riviera and distant views of the snow-capped Alps during the descent.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the rugged volcanic peaks of the Massif Central and, on clear days, a breathtaking distant panorama of the French Alps.
The right side offers a stunning sequence of the Mediterranean coast, the unique wetlands of the Camargue, and panoramic views of the French Alps in the distance.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the approach into Lyon, featuring sweeping views of the French Alps and the potential to spot Mont Blanc on the horizon during descent.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for viewing the rugged mountains of Corsica and the majestic snow-capped peaks of the French Alps during the descent into Lyon.
While both sides offer stunning views of the Pyrenees, the right side provides a superior approach into Lyon with the possibility of seeing the Mediterranean coast and the breathtaking panorama of the French Alps, including Mont Blanc, on clear days.
The left side offers a superior panorama of the Upper Rhine Valley, the dense canopy of the Black Forest, and a spectacular distant view of the snow-capped Swiss and French Alps as you approach the Jura range.
The left side offers a superior panorama of the distant Alpine horizon, the glistening Lake Geneva, and the dramatic Jura Mountains during the final approach.
The Left Side is the clear winner for this route, primarily due to the spectacular distant views of the French Alps and Mont Blanc during the descent into Lyon, complemented by views of the Champagne and Burgundy wine regions.
The right side offers superior scenic value, featuring a spectacular traverse along the southern edge of the Pyrenees and a distant but iconic view of the French Alps and Mont Blanc during the descent into Lyon.
The right side offers a spectacular departure over the Gulf of Morbihan and a grand finale featuring the snow-capped Alps and Mont Blanc on the horizon during the descent into Lyon.