During the standard approach from the east, sitting on the right side provides a stunning vantage point of the Seine River and the historic monuments of central Paris.
The Right Side is typically superior for this route because it provides the iconic view of the Eiffel Tower and the Paris city center during the standard arrival sequence into Orly, alongside views of the Rhine River and the Ore Mountains.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Sahara's central volcanic massifs, the highest peaks of the Pyrenees, and a more favorable angle for the Paris skyline during the final descent into Orly.
The right side offers superior perspectives of the High Atlas summits immediately after departure, a more centered view of the Spanish interior, and typically better odds for seeing the Paris skyline during the approach to Orly.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the rugged Kabylie coastline, distant views of the snow-capped French Alps, and a better chance of spotting the Paris skyline including the Eiffel Tower during the descent into Orly.
The right side dominates with breathtaking panoramas of the Swiss Alps, the vast expanse of Lake Geneva, and the iconic Parisian skyline during the final approach phase.
The left side offers a superior view of the Atlantic coastline and the Γle de RΓ© upon departure, plus a higher probability of seeing the Eiffel Tower during the approach to Orly.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Brittany coastline upon departure and the potential for a stunning view of the Paris skyline, including the Eiffel Tower, depending on the landing pattern at Orly.
The left side is superior for its iconic views of Mount Teide at the start of the journey and the high probability of seeing the Paris skyline, including the Eiffel Tower, during the approach to Orly.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the historic center of Bordeaux upon takeoff, a more direct view of the most famous Loire Valley chΓ’teaux, and the iconic Paris skyline during the approach into Orly.
The right side provides a superior view of the Barcelona cityscape during takeoff and a higher probability of spotting the Paris skyline and Eiffel Tower during the approach into Orly.
The Left Side is preferred for its stunning transition from the West African coast across the vast Sahara dunes, and finally for the chance to see the Mediterranean islands and the Paris skyline on approach.
The left side offers a superior view of the volcanic peaks of Cantal immediately after takeoff and a higher probability of spotting the Paris skyline and Eiffel Tower during the approach into Orly.