Hot Air Balloon Flight over the castle of Chenonceau / France

Overview

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English

French

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‘s Included

Experienced guide

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.

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Hot Air Balloon Flight

Over castle of Chenonceau
Duration: 3 hours
Petite dégustation

Reviews

5.00

133 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

133

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Randal W,
Jul 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our hot air balloon ride was nothing short of incredible. From start to finish, the staff made the entire experience smooth, enjoyable, and safe. They were welcoming, well-organized, and incredibly informative—taking the time to explain the process, safety precautions, and what to expect during the flight. Our pilot was clearly very experienced and well-trained, which made all the difference. From lift-off to landing, everything felt calm and controlled. We never once felt uneasy—in fact, the ride was so peaceful it was easy to forget how high up we were! Floating silently over the landscape while the sun lit up the horizon was a magical experience. The views were breathtaking and the overall atmosphere was relaxing and awe-inspiring.
Hot air balloon ride
Richell D,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
A truly amazing experience. Very professional from start to finish. Communication was excellent and as we were the only English speaking couple everything was translated for us.
Wonderful Experience!
Amy B,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our tour guides were excellent! Entertaining, thoughtful and lovely. We had a gorgeous flight and a wonderful experience!
Wow. Once in a lifetime...
barbara E,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Wow. Once in a lifetime experience. To see the countryside and chateaus from the sky was awesome. Was worth getting up at 4am
Wonderful Company
Natalie M,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a great experience! The company running this is a great group of people. They drove us to a different spot to takeoff based on the wind to make sure we would fly over the Chateau de Chenonceau. The men of each group all helped with the set up and take down of the balloon which was a cool process to see. The hot air balloon take off and landing were incredibly smooth, we were very impressed by the pilot. After the flight we shared a charcuterie meal in the field with the group which was lovely. Definitely a must do.