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13 Best Balloons Tours In France

The ones worth booking.

The 13 most popular balloons tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.

13 Best Balloons Tours In France

Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau

Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau - The Launch Site Details That Change the Whole Experience

1.Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau

Most Popular★ 4.5

Float over the Loire at sunrise or sunset with hotel pickup, a 1-hour balloon flight, champagne landing toast, and chateau views.

“This was my first Balloon ride. The pilot was amazing and his control of the Balloon was pure perfection. We even skimmed the top of a wheat field! The views over the Loire Valley Chateaus was picture perfect beauty and I was amazed at the details we could see from that high up. What surprised…”

260 reviews3 to 4 hours (approx.)From $308.51by BALLOON REVOLUTION

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Hot Air Balloon Flight over the castle of Chenonceau / France

Hot Air Balloon Flight over the castle of Chenonceau / France - Timing in the Loire Valley: Morning vs Evening Launches

Provence Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Forcalquier

Provence Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Forcalquier - What you’ll really see: lavender, villages, and the sky-level view Provence fans want

3.Provence Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Forcalquier

★ 4.5

Provence hot-air balloon ride from Forcalquier: lavender-season skies, a small group, and the toast des Aéronautes. English.

“Very well organized and professional. Felt safe at every time. A fantastic experience which can only be recommended. Start was at 04.45am and we were in the air for 59 minutes. Back to the hotel in time for breakfast and a full day of other activities.”

75 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $313.77by THE FRENCH HOT AIR BALLOON COMPANY

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Fontainebleau Forest Half Day Hot-Air Balloon Ride with Chateau de Fontainebleau

Fontainebleau Forest Half Day Hot-Air Balloon Ride with Chateau de Fontainebleau - The van ride and the balloon inflation show

4.Fontainebleau Forest Half Day Hot-Air Balloon Ride with Chateau de Fontainebleau

★ 4.5

Soar for an hour over Fontainebleau’s forest, then add a guided-style visit to the Château de Fontainebleau with a champagne toast.

“Well though out Professionally organized Entertaining to say the least Well driven balloon WE LOVED IT!! Champagne topped it off with some giggles!! I’ll be telling the fellas about it at work so they can do the same for their families We had a great time”

53 reviews3 to 4 hours (approx.)From $313.77by THE FRENCH HOT AIR BALLOON COMPANY

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Amboise Hot-Air Balloon Sunset Ride over the Loire Valley

Amboise Hot-Air Balloon Sunset Ride over the Loire Valley - Getting There: Meeting Point, Pickup Timing, and the 4x4 Ride

Burgundy Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Beaune

Burgundy Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Beaune - Sunrise and sunset flights: the light you actually remember

6.Burgundy Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Beaune

★ 4.5

Float above Beaune’s vineyards from Château de Pommard on a small-group Burgundy hot-air balloon ride, with guide commentary, wine, and Champagne.

“We booked an evening flight which had to be rearranged because of the weather.Our pilot and the team dealt with this well and we were rebooked on a morning flight a few days later. The team were friendly and professional and the pilot gave us confidence speaking English whilst the rest of the group were…”

35 reviews3 to 4 hours (approx.)From $315.74by THE FRENCH HOT AIR BALLOON COMPANY

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Loire Valley Hot-Air Balloon Ride

Loire Valley Hot-Air Balloon Ride - The Chenonceau launch: what “near the château” actually means

7.Loire Valley Hot-Air Balloon Ride

★ 4.5

Loire Valley hot-air balloon ride with château views, Champagne toast, and round-trip transfers from Tours. Morning or afternoon flight.

“Must do experience. Check it off your bucket list. Tranquil and surreal. Wonderful crew. I don't like heights and I stilled loved this.”

34 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $315.79by THE FRENCH HOT AIR BALLOON COMPANY

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Hot air ballooning: Chambord, Blois, Chenonceau, Cheverny or Chaumont

Hot air ballooning: Chambord, Blois, Chenonceau, Cheverny or Chaumont - Hot air ballooning over the Loire: the big idea

Hot Air Balloon Flight above the Castle of Chenonceau

Hot Air Balloon Flight above the Castle of Chenonceau - From camper parking to the launch area

9.Hot Air Balloon Flight above the Castle of Chenonceau

★ 5.0

Float above Château de Chenonceau at sunrise or sunset, then enjoy local wine, cheese, a flight certificate, and return transport.

“This was an amazing experience and the pilot was such a professional. He handled every detail with skill and made us feel comfortable and entertained. I highly recommend this hot air balloon ride - it was the highlight of our trip to France.”

20 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $281by Touraine, Terre d'Envol

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From Chenonceau: Loire Valley Hot Air Balloon Ride


10.From Chenonceau: Loire Valley Hot Air Balloon Ride

★ 4.7

See Château de Chenonceau from a hot air balloon at sunrise or sunset, with a live guide, transfers, and a landing toast.

“Malgré la chaleur (ajoutée aux coups de lance-flamme pour réchauffer l'air du ballon), la balade est très agréable. Nous avons surtout regretté qu'il n'y ait pas eu 1 ou 2 châteaux de plus. Le temps de vol est relativement court (une petite heure) alors que nous croyions qu'un temps de vol plus long permettait d'en…”

15 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $324by The French Hot Air Balloon Company

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Amboise Hot-Air Balloon Sunrise Ride over the Loire Valley

Amboise Hot-Air Balloon Sunrise Ride over the Loire Valley - Getting there smoothly: l’Ile d’Or meeting point and 4x4 transfers

11.Amboise Hot-Air Balloon Sunrise Ride over the Loire Valley

★ 4.8

Fly over the Loire Valley in a small-group sunrise or sunset balloon ride from Amboise, with hotel transfers, château views, and a toast.

“C’était un incroyable voyage en Montgolfière avec une vue magnifique sur La Loire ! Tom nous a fait survoler tout en douleur. À refaire si l’occasion se présente ! Merci Tom et son collègue pour se moment mémorable !”

13 reviews3 hoursFrom $300by Amboise Montgolfière Balloon Revolution

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Burgundy Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Vezelay

Burgundy Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Vezelay - What the flight itself feels like

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