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15 Best Balloons Tours In France

The ones worth booking.

The 15 most popular balloons tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.

15 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.

“Kevin and team were fantastic. Picked a nice location to lift off. Walked us through the set up, and had volunteers get involved, adding to the experience. The views were beautiful and entertaining, and he “stuck the landing”!”

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

2.Hot Air Balloon Flight over the castle of Chenonceau / France

★ 5.0

Fly at sunrise or sunset over Chenonceau in the Loire Valley, then toast with wine and cheese and take home a flight certificate.

“3rd time in a balloon. Best experience. Pilot/Guide spoke in French and English. Focused on safety and a good time. After flight experience/picnic was top notch. Order photos and videos and Mindaugas emailed within a couple days. Highly recommend.”

144 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $277.05by Air Magic Loire Valley / Touraine, Terre d'Envol

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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.

“Un super accueil de l équipe. Bravo à Greg Eddie etc au top et bien rodé. Du début de la mise en place jusqu'à l atterrissage on est aux anges. On apprend le savoir faire. Les techniques. Très intéressant. Un bon souvenir. A refaire.”

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.

“Vol annulé pour cause de mauvais temps alors qu'il n'a pas eu de pluie et le vent était moyen. Pas de remboursement mais obligation de faire la prestation à une autre période.”

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.

“Nous devions partir à 7 en famille en mongolfiere . La veille , le vol a été annulé par le prestataire . Il est impossible de contacter Viator pour se faire rembourser et l'organisateur veut que nous reprogrammions un autre vol mais nous venions tous de divers endroits de France . Il est donc difficile…”

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.

“Excelente experiencia, el personal muy profesional y ameno. Nos encantaría poder hacer más vuelos como este.”

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

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

Burgundy Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Vezelay

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

Hot air balloon flight:Chambord, Chenonceau,Cheverny,Blois

Hot air balloon flight:Chambord, Chenonceau,Cheverny,Blois - Why the launch site changes on the day

14.Hot air balloon flight:Chambord, Chenonceau,Cheverny,Blois

★ 4.0

Float above the Loire Valley at sunrise or sunset, with castle views, a one-hour flight, local sparkling wine, and hotel-free flexibility.

“surprise pour mon mari. malheureusement nous avons du décaler cause des vents notre vol du soir au lendemain rdv 7h15. Donc rdv dans leur locaux au grès des vents. accueil et prise en charge par une équipe sympathique et pro. Vol 1h00 environ sensationnel avec levée du soleil. petite collation servie en vol. Kevin le…”

7 reviews730 daysFrom $337by Au gré des vents

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