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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...
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
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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. 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.
Experienced guide
Over castle of Chenonceau
Duration: 3 hours
Petite dégustation
144 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
SEM44,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We 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.
Lambertus d,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
Very nice trip with humorous pilot! Nice view over nature and several castles. Nice drinks with snacks after landing! Also accessible to the elderly👍
Lygia T,,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
Amazing 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%
Nicola D,,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
Very nice experience and very nice team. Fantastic view over the Loire valley. Fly in the silence is an emotion to live

cassondrat2018,,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our 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.

murielb938,,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Beautiful 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!





469vladimirf,,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Everything 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!
Manuel R,,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
Top experience. Very professional pilot and team. Beautiful flight high and low over castles and villages. Nice finish with snack and drink.
LUC T,,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
fun, dynamic, moving, funny, beautiful... to do and to remake... a great pilot, all in control and funny. a real good time
Eva L,,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
Maravillosa. Super attentive with everything, breakfast a wonder. Everything great!!! Super advisable to do it. To find him a but, he turns a lot and people who have a facility to get dizzy, get dizzy.

Operated by Air Magic Loire Valley / Touraine, Terre d'Envol