HOT AIR BALLOON GUIDE
The flights worth setting an alarm for.
The 6 hot air balloon rides in france travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where each one lifts off, how long you are in the air, who flies the balloon, and what a seat in the basket costs.
Soar above the Loire Valley with a small-group hot-air balloon flight from Amboise, with hotel pickup, champagne toast, and stunning château views.
Most Popular“A very beautiful and fun adventure ! It was definitely worth it . The staff are very friendly as well”
Hot air balloon over Chenonceau in the Loire Valley, then wine and cheese after, plus a commemorative flight certificate.
“Outstanding experience - both the balloon ride and the unique multicultural celebration at the end. Well done!”
Provence balloon ride from Forcalquier at dawn, lavender-season flight options, safety-first crew, and a traditional toast after landing.
“We had a scenic flight over a beautiful area of Provence. The balloon operator was very thorough in safety measures and told us about the river we flew over and the different scenic towns. At the end we saw several lavender fields and even landed the balloon next to a lavender field. The flight started…”
A half-day hot-air balloon over Fontainebleau with a short Château visit, smooth crew support, and a champagne toast after landing.
“It was a nice, cool day and we waited while the team ran a few balloon tests to see which direction our balloon would travel. We ended up not going over Fountainebleau, but it was nonetheless a beautiful trip! It was our first ever hot air balloon trip and it did not disappoint. We soared…”
Burgundy hot-air balloon from Beaune: sunrise or sunset flight from Château de Pommard, English guide, then Champagne.
“First flight cancelled due to weather, the number to call was only between 9-5. As it was the evening I tried using the Whats app chat in the app. Total waste of time, they wanted me to book another area and hour away as no vacancies at the one we were booked on and pay…”
Float over Loire châteaux and vineyards on a small-group balloon ride, then toast with Champagne on landing near Chenonceau.
“Must do experience. Check it off your bucket list. Tranquil and surreal. Wonderful crew. I don't like heights and I stilled loved this.”
Every valley worth waking before dawn for, region by region.
