Hot Air Balloon Flight over the castle of Chenonceau / France
Overview
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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
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
What‘s Included
Experienced guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
150 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Up up and away!
sylvie896,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely one of the best thing to do while in Loire Valley. We had a fabulous time!
MAGIC FLIGHT
fredvovard,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Magical flight with a great pilot, we loved it!!
Original and moving gift
helenen873,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Real moments of happiness. Top organization, top pilot. To live!
Fabulous experience for this balloon flight
jennifergJ5811LW,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This balloon flight over the Château de Chenonceau was our christening for my husband and I. We were taken care of by a team of professionals, our Lithuanian pilot living in the Touraine region brought us all the necessary elements to feel safe and enjoy the flight and its surprises! Final in apotheosis with a tasting of local products and Lithuanian origin, surprising and pleasant, in a good atmosphere and with a lot of humor. Thanks to the team and Inga for the reservation!
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.
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