Hot Air Balloon Flight over the castle of Chenonceau / France

About this experience

There are many places where you may fly by a hot air balloon, but a flight in the Loire valley, France is one of the top 10 things to do in this beautiful country...

What to expect

There are many places where you may fly by a hot air balloon, but a flight in the Loire valley / France is one of the top 10 things to do in this beautiful country. You will overfly at least one of the most beautiful castles of France: Amboise, Chenonceau, Chinon, Chaumont sur Loire… All these castles are inseparable from the history of France and its kings. Hot air balloon flights are organised every morning and evening, if weather permits, from March to October. Balloon tours usually start in early mornings (at about 6:00 to 9:00 am) and evenings (5:00 - 8:00 pm.). A balloon flight lasts for about 1 hour, but the entire process takes about 3-4 hours. After a flight a small degustation of local products (wine, cheese, sweets) will be offered, then you will be "baptized" by a deep ballooning tradition, you will be granted baptizing names and titles, also the first flight certificates. Then our pilot will bring you back by a 4x4 car to the meeting or take-off site.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• The big parking for camper cars.

End point

• The big parking for camper cars.

Please note : the flight time in the offer is just the preliminary meeting time. The actual meeting time differs according the period (the sunrise time and the sunset time). In spring and autumn the meeting time for a morning balloon flight is at about 7H00 AM and the evening balloon flight is at 17H00 - 18H00. In summer time the morning flights start at 5H15 - 5H30 AM and the evening flights at about 19H00 - 19H30 AM. The exact meeting time will be given to you by SMS or e-mail 12 - 24 hours before your flight.

Before you go

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.