7 Hot-Air Balloon Flights in France Worth the Day

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

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

Fly over Chenonceau and nearby Loire chateaux by hot air balloon, then enjoy local cheese and wine, plus a classic balloon baptism ritual.

“Our tour guides were excellent! Entertaining, thoughtful and lovely. We had a gorgeous flight and a wonderful experience!”

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2.Provence Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Forcalquier

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

Balloon over lavender Provence from Forcalquier, small group ride with toast des Aéronautes, English guidance, early 5 am launch.

“E stata una delusione pazzesca... Quello descritto nella pubblicità non è stato rispettato... Solo il brindisi... Vorrei essere risarcita”

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

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

Hot-air balloon over Fontainebleau, launch-field inflation, 1-hour flight, toast after landing, plus a Chateau de Fontainebleau visit.

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

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

3-hour Loire Valley sunrise or sunset hot-air balloon with 4x4 transfers, guided flight over châteaux, and a champagne toast plus wine cave visit.

“marvelous experience.. the sunrise over a castle from a hot air balloon is absolutely priceless.. a bucket list item for sure.. friendly and detail oriented crew. 2 thumbs up”

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5.Burgundy Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Beaune

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

Float over Burgundy from Beaune in a small group balloon ride, learn what you see with an English guide, then toast with Champagne.

“Absolutely amazing well worth the money. Do this tour for sure. Team super nice, loved champagne at sunset- nice finish!”

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

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

Glide for about an hour over Loire Valley chateaux, with a pro crew, castle-side launches, and a post-landing breakfast or sparkling wine.

“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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7.Hot Air Balloon Flight above the Castle of Chenonceau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 3h 30m · from $281

Soar over Chenonceau Castle in a hot air balloon, then enjoy a local tasting, baptism ceremony, and a first-flight certificate in the Loire Valley.

“The balloon trip was fantastic! Our pilot and the crew were professional, courteous, and very charming! We loved the entire experience!!!”

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