Hot Air Balloon Flight over the castle of Chenonceau / France
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3 hours 30 minutes
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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...
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
Experienced guide
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Hot Air Balloon Flight
Over castle of Chenonceau
Duration: 3 hours
Petite dégustation
Reviews
145 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Really fun!
Hannah H,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was beautiful and our balloon operator was a lot of fun! We were the only English speakers on the tour, but he made sure to include us in everything- even the jokes! We really enjoyed this experience.
A once in a lifetime experience.
SEM44,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most amazing hot air balloon trip. The whole team was very professional and extremely friendly. We enjoyed being involved in the setting up and putting away of the balloon but the very best part of the trip was the incredible flight over Chateau de Chenonceau. We can not recommend this experience highly enough to anyone visiting the area.
A special experience
Lambertus d,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice trip with humorous pilot! Nice view over nature and several castles. Nice drinks with snacks after landing! Also accessible to the elderly👍
Breathtaking experience
Lygia T,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! It was in my bucketlist. Breathtaking! It had to be rescheduled for the following day due to weather but totally worth it Recommend 100%
Very nice experience to live
Nicola D,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice experience and very nice team. Fantastic view over the Loire valley. Fly in the silence is an emotion to live
Entertaining bucket list trip
cassondrat2018,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our pilot (don’t remember his name, from Ukraine) was fantastic! He had great wit, and was very conversational. He was very entertaining! Instructions and information were given in French and English so that everyone could participate. No one was left out of conversation or tasks. This hot air balloon ride more than fulfilled my vision for this bucket list item.
Beautiful
murielb938,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience, super friendly team, (Welcoming, explanations, mastery of the balloon and knowledge of the places overflown) I highly recommend this flyover of Chenonceau with Touraine Terre d'envol!
Amazing! Highly recommended!
469vladimirf,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything about the flight was top notch. Highly professional and knowledgeable pilot, the flight itself, the after-flight little celebration, literally everything. Many many thanks to Mindaugas and everyone in his team!
Top experience. Very...
Manuel R,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Top experience. Very professional pilot and team. Beautiful flight high and low over castles and villages. Nice finish with snack and drink.
Fun, dynamic, moving,...
LUC T,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00fun, dynamic, moving, funny, beautiful... to do and to remake... a great pilot, all in control and funny. a real good time
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