Balloons Tours in France: 7 With the Prices and the Hours

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 260 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $308Our pick

Join Balloon Revolution for a one-hour flight over the Loire, Indre, or Cher valleys from Amboise. Kevin, Tom, or another pilot guides the small group over vineyards, forests, rivers, and châteaux such as Amboise, Chenonceau, or Villandry. Hotel pickup, a safety briefing, transfers, a celebratory drink, and a flight certificate are included.

“We were blessed with good weather after days of rain. Ballooning over the valley and castles was breathtaking. Our pilot was very professional and I felt very safe.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $277Top rated

Join Air Magic Loire Valley or Touraine, Terre d’Envol for a roughly one-hour balloon flight over Chenonceau and the Loire countryside. Flights run morning and evening from March to October, weather permitting. The full outing takes about three to four hours and includes local wine, cheese, sweets, a commemorative certificate, and return transport by 4x4.

“Our pilot Aurimas was fantastic and made us feel confident in his experience (more than 2700 flights). We had a perfect morning flying over Chateau Chenenceau and surrounds with a smooth landing. Was not scary at all. Very peaceful and could hear the roosters crowing as the sun was coming up.”

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3.Provence Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Forcalquier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $313

Meet before dawn in Forcalquier for a roughly one-hour balloon flight over Provence. Watch the crew prepare the balloon, look for hilltop villages and lavender fields, then finish with the traditional toast des Aéronautes. The group is limited to 12, and the route depends on wind and weather.

“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.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $313

Meet at Carrefour de Maintenon in Fontainebleau for a 3 to 4-hour outing with a one-hour hot-air balloon flight, morning or afternoon. Watch the crew prepare the balloon, drift over the royal forest and villages when wind permits, then return for a champagne toast. Château admission is not included.

“the flight was postponed because of the wetherconditions but France Mongolfière gave a kind en swift service. The setting up of the balloon was intresting, watching the sunset was great and the drink afterwards was fun”

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5.Amboise Hot-Air Balloon Sunset Ride over the Loire Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 47 reviews · 3 hours · from $300

Join pilot Kevin and the Amboise Montgolfière team for a small-group sunrise or sunset flight above Loire Valley vineyards, forests, rivers, and châteaux. The three-hour outing includes 4x4 transfers, balloon inflation, a one-hour flight, a landing toast with Champagne or grape juice, a flight certificate, and a visit to Caves Plou & Fils.

“Loved the views from high in the sky. Weather was perfect. Crew were great Went to free winery tour as offered at end of trip. Was basically a private tour of the caves used to make the wine, tastings and a map to explore the vineyards”

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6.Burgundy Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Beaune

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $315

Meet your pilot at Château de Pommard for a 3 to 4 hour hot-air balloon experience over Burgundy. Flights run after sunrise or before sunset, carry no more than 12 people, and include balloon preparation, flight commentary, and Champagne afterward. Pilots such as Hervé and Rodrigo have received praise for calm, clear flying.

“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 de reprogrammer . Le client n'est pas respecté et VIator fait tout pour qu'il soit impossible de les contacter”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $275Best value

Meet Au Gré des Vents at 8 Rue du Grand Mont in Contres for a briefing and balloon flight over the Loire Valley. Depending on wind, you may launch near Chambord, Blois, Chenonceau, Cheverny, or Chaumont. Kevin, Antonio, and the ground crew handle the details, followed by a breakfast or sparkling-wine toast and return by all-terrain vehicle.

“Starting from the Cheverny side, we got very hot on this day August 11, no feelings of dizziness. Good experienceAuto-translated”

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