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Where to Fly in France: the 7 Best Balloon Rides

7 flights  ·  from $278 a head

The Loire has the chateaux and the widest flying window; the rest of the country flies patchily. These 7 give air time, meeting point and the per-head price for each.

Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau - Sunrise or sunset: choosing the right flight
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Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau

1.Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 260 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $308Our pick

Float above Loire châteaux, vineyards, and forests on a sunrise or sunset balloon ride with hotel pickup, Champagne, and expert pilots.

“Lots of fun and you can help with set up and tear down of the balloon. Non flexible people might have trouble getting in and out of the basket but we’ll worth the effort”

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Hot Air Balloon Flight over the castle of Chenonceau / France - Watching the balloon prepare for takeoff
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Hot Air Balloon Flight over the castle of Chenonceau / France

Provence Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Forcalquier - Arriving at Route de Niozelles before dawn
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Provence Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Forcalquier

Fontainebleau Forest Half Day Hot-Air Balloon Ride with Chateau de Fontainebleau - Watching the balloon come alive
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Fontainebleau Forest Half Day Hot-Air Balloon Ride with Chateau de Fontainebleau

4.Fontainebleau Forest Half Day Hot-Air Balloon Ride with Chateau de Fontainebleau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $313

Float above Fontainebleau Forest for an hour, watch the balloon inflate, toast your flight, and enjoy a royal French countryside setting.

“I walk with a walker and was able to do this ride. The whole staff was great but the Pilot Jean Phillip was exceptional. Was 150% for me. The only reason I was able to have this dream come true. I cannot Thank him enough!”

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Amboise Hot-Air Balloon Sunset Ride over the Loire Valley - Watching the balloon come alive
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Amboise Hot-Air Balloon Sunset Ride over the Loire Valley

5.Amboise Hot-Air Balloon Sunset Ride over the Loire Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 47 reviews · 3 hours · from $300

Review of Amboise’s Loire Valley hot-air balloon ride, with sunset views, château sightings, Champagne toast, pricing, timing, and practical tips.

“marvelous experience.. the sunrise over a castle from a hot air balloon is absolutely priceless.. a bucket list item for sure.. friendly and detail oriented crew. 2 thumbs up”

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Amboise Hot-Air Balloon Sunrise Ride over the Loire Valley - Meeting at Île d’Or and riding to the launch site
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Amboise Hot-Air Balloon Sunrise Ride over the Loire Valley

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