Fontainebleau Forest Half Day Hot-Air Balloon Ride with Chateau de Fontainebleau
Overview
Available languages
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Fly above the Fontainebleau Forest on a hot-air balloon ride that provides aerial views of the French countryside outside of Paris. During a morning or evening flight, look down on rivers, villages, and the vast forest, which was once the hunting ground of French kings, home to wild boar, deer, and pheasant. The ride takes place either just after sunrise or at the end of the day, when winds are calm and the air is cool and stable. The total adventure is about three hours, including balloon inflation, a 1-hour flight, a traditional toast upon landing, and return to the start point. When booking, you have the option to upgrade to a private tour for just two passengers and a pilot in the basket.
Additional Info
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
Passengers MUST reconfirm 24 to 48 hours before the flight
Children accepted from 12 years old and 1,20m. They must be accompanied by an adult.
Not suitable for pregnant women
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you can reschedule the flight or ask for a refund.
Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A mobile telephone number MUST be advised at time of booking
Please indicate, either on the booking form or by contacting the local tour operator after booking, which time you prefer for the balloon ride, morning or afternoon
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Fontainebleau Forest (Foret de Fontainebleau)
If the wind allows us, you will fly over the beautiful Fontainebleau forest.
Chateau de Fontainebleau
Visite of the Château of Fontainebleau
What‘s Included
Driver/pilot
Light refreshments
Live commentary on board
Glass of Champagne
Round-trip shared transfer (meeting point)
Options
Season 2026, sunset flight
Fontainebleau Hot-Air Balloon Ride at the sunset
Season 2026, sunrise flight
Season 2026 sunrise flight: Fontainebleau Hot-Air Balloon Ride at the sunrise
Reviews
57 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous tour.
Margie Z,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a bucket list item my me. My husband really enjoyed the experience as well. The pilot and his team was very skilled. Views were breathtaking Recommend 100 % , absolutely no regrets. Margie and Joe Zronek
Very enjoyable
kmitch442,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very enjoyable and unforgettable experience. The pilot, Jean-Phillipe, was very knowledgeable and helpful, even assisting me with getting back to the train station. The gentleman who provided ground service was also very helpful and knowledgeable. I would love to use this firm in the future for additional balloon travel.
Young Van Gogh
Joy G,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pilot Jean phillip was excellent! A great ride and especially the landing! The champagne at the end was refreshing and needed! And the crew was nice, fun and quick with build up/tear down of balloon. Pilot looked like a young Van Gogh!! Before the ear was cut off!
2 important issues that could improve my flight experience from good to excellent
Kelly L,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00it was a life-time experience. talk about the balloon flight itself - the view was fantastic as we were blessed with very good weather. But i would like to bring to both the operator and viator 2 issues: the appointment time advertised on viator was 6:30pm, but the actual flight time started at 1630hrs. it could easily trap people from other region of the world that are not too used to 24hrs time listing. second, the operator indicated the meeting point at carrefour of Av de Maintenon. it could easily leads not french speakers to relate the meeting point to supermarket carrefour. can we change the meeting point description to crossroad or junction. having said all the above, i still wish to give credit to the balloon pilot, who really did an excellent job. merci beaucoup
Great view of the town...
Georgis K,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Great view of the town and palace. Lots of forest scenery. But: The landing was risky and terrible!!
Fantastic Hot Air Ballon Flight
Milan P,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent weather day. Our pilot was funny, awesome and could immediately tell very experienced. The flight was just amazing and wish could have lasted longer:) Thank you for the great memory.
Magic ✨🎈
LUBRANO L,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An unforgettable experience, a family trip carried by the wind. A sensation of freedom in the beautiful sky.
First flight
galou076,Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First balloon flight: memorable. The team is very professional, friendly. A moment suspended in every sense of the word. Thanks to you.
Beautiful Experience
debbiem189,Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was intrigued because I had only known of hot air balloons flying early in the morning, so I was anxious to try an evening flight. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience. The area is beautiful, so many trees and green as far as you can see. The pilot, Jean-Philippe was professional and so helpful. I felt completely safe with him and the crew. As the sun went down it was a magical experience, the light over the horizon is something I will always remember. After a smooth landing we were served champagne and enjoyed the setting sun.
Superb
gillest138,Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Team at the top, very professional and very friendly. We highly recommend . Well done, boys.
From €275.00
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