4 Balloon Flights in France Worth Booking

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

Review a Loire Valley hot-air balloon ride from Amboise or Chenonceau, with château views, hotel pickup, champagne, and practical booking tips.

“Good news bad news this was a bucket list item accomplished, but now I want to go again! I’m hooked. It was an awesome experience and they were so accommodating moving up my date to avoid bad weather. Our balloon pilot was excellent, he knew his stuff and I felt very safe. The French country side lived up to all expectations. I’ve wanted to do this so much ever since seeing the balloon ride video at the Epcot French exhibit and it exceeded my expectations. Thank you”

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2.Hot Air Balloon Flight over the castle of Chenonceau / France

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $277Best value

Float over Château de Chenonceau at sunrise or sunset, then enjoy Loire wine, cheese, and a flight certificate.

“Our pilot Aurimas was fantastic and made us feel confident in his experience (more than 2700 flights). We had a perfect morning flying over Chateau Chenenceau and surrounds with a smooth landing. Was not scary at all. Very peaceful and could hear the roosters crowing as the sun was coming up.”

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3.Provence Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Forcalquier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $313

Review of the Provence hot-air balloon ride from Forcalquier, with lavender views, practical tips, pricing, weather rules, and what to expect.

“Assolutamente da provare! Organizzazione ottima, esperienza bellissima! Il mondo dall’alto è magico!!”

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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 over Fontainebleau Forest for one hour, watch the balloon inflate, visit the château, and finish with a champagne toast.

“We had a great experience. We were the only non French speaking, we speak English. We still felt they tried to include us when they could. If there were options for translators that would allow more understanding of what was being explained, that would make it a five star.”

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