Want to fly over the most famous Loire Châteaux in a hot air balloon? There are plenty of opportunities to do so! Climb aboard one of these giant aircrafts for a unique experience and discover the Loire Valley and its treasures as you’ve never seen them before!

Fly over the Loire Valley in a hot air balloon near Orléans 

Take off from Orléans, Olivet, Meung-sur-Loire, Beaugency, Jouy-le-Potier or a private area of land (if it is big enough!) with Les Ballons de Loire for a breathtaking hot air balloon ride over the local area. Do you want to admire the city of Orléans from the sky? Montgolfière Orléans Métropole has the answer! Watch as the hot air balloon is inflated then climb aboard for a flight of 1 hour and 30 minutes over the city of Orléans and its surroundings. As you glide through the air, look down on the imposing Sainte-Croix d’Orléans cathedral and the famous Place du Martroi with its statue of Joan of Arc, true symbols of the city!
  

French Wanderers

Drift along with the wind and enjoy the panoramic views of the Loire Valley countryside. You might even spot some of the tucked-away châteaux and manors in the region…

Fly over the Loire Valley in a hot air balloon near Blois  

Enjoy the unique experience of a hot air balloon ride over the diverse rolling landscape of Loir-et-Cher: from the valley of the Loir to the Perche hills and the Beauce plain, come and admire the scenery from above! Take off from Vendôme, Lavardin or Trôo with Les Compagnons du Vent for an exciting ride during which you will see mills, troglodyte dwellings, farms, vineyards and many an unmissable little château. Admire the Loire Châteaux from above with Aerocom Montgolfière. Take off from Blois, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Chenonceaux or Amboise and fly over the magnificent châteaux of Blois, Amboise or the famous Château of Chaumont-sur-Loire and its gardens. A breath of freedom with your head in the clouds!

Fly over the Loire Valley in a hot air balloon near Tours  

Take off in a hot air balloon with France Montgolfières! From early April to late October, enjoy a fun and original activity for all the family (from 6 years upwards). From Chenonceaux, France Montgolfières will take you on an hour-long flight guided by the wind over the most beautiful sites in the Loire Valley, including the majestic Château of Chenonceau. The experience will leave you lost for words!

The baskets of the Art Montgolfières balloons are waiting for you for take-off! Watch as the balloon is inflated before climbing aboard and taking to the air from Chenonceaux, Chinon, Amboise, Chaumont or Loches for a one-hour hot air balloon ride over the Loire Châteaux. Accompanied by an experienced pilot, you will enjoy an unforgettable experience as you drift through the air.

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