Hot Air Balloon in Paris
Ready to see Paris from the sky? With Funbooker, discover the best hot-air balloon rides in and around Paris, from the Ballon Generali in Parc André Citroën to flights over the châteaux of Fontainebleau and Maintenon. Online Booking - Best Price Guaranteed - Free Cancellation
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Frequently asked questions
What payment methods are accepted for booking?
On Funbooker, you can pay by credit card, PayPal, Funpass credit, or Illicado.
Can I cancel or change a booking?
You may cancel or change a booking subject to the service provider's terms and conditions.
Can you fly in a hot-air balloon over Paris?
Yes, aboard the Ballon de Paris Generali, a tethered balloon moored in the Parc André Citroën that rises to 150 metres above the city. Free-flying balloons can't fly over central Paris, so real wind-driven flights take off from the countryside around the capital, such as Fontainebleau, Milly-la-Forêt or Maintenon.
What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my flight?
Balloon flights depend entirely on the weather. If the pilot considers that wind or rain conditions aren't safe, the flight is postponed and you can choose a new date. Conditions are generally confirmed with the pilot the day before the flight.
From what age can children fly in a hot-air balloon?
Tethered balloons such as the Ballon de Paris Generali welcome young children, with free entry for under-3s. Free balloon flights around Paris are usually open from 6 years old, as passengers need to be tall enough to see over the edge of the gondola. The minimum age is always shown on each activity.
Can I offer a hot-air balloon flight as a gift?
Yes, every hot-air balloon flight on Funbooker can be bought as a gift voucher, sent by email within minutes. The recipient then chooses the date of their flight with the pilot, depending on availability and weather conditions.
Summary
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Our selection of the best hot-air balloon rides in and around Paris
Seeing Paris and its countryside from the sky is one of the most memorable experiences the region has to offer. We've selected the best hot-air balloon rides departing from Paris or less than two hours away, from a short tethered flight above the capital to a full hour drifting over royal châteaux and forests.
Good to know: free-flying balloons can't fly over central Paris, so the only way to rise above the city itself is aboard a tethered balloon. For a real flight carried by the wind, head to the countryside of Île-de-France or neighbouring regions, where flights take off at dawn or at the end of the day, when the air is calmest.
Ballon de Paris Generali
Moored in the Parc André Citroën in the 15th arrondissement, this is the world's largest tethered balloon. It rises to 150 metres with up to 30 passengers on board, offering a 360° view over the rooftops, the Seine and the Eiffel Tower. The balloon also measures air quality in real time, and its colour changes according to pollution levels.
Our favourite: the easiest way to see Paris from above, with no need to leave the city or plan around the weather at dawn. Tickets are valid all day, and children under 3 fly for free.
- Balloon type: tethered balloon
- Departure point: Parc André-Citroën, 75015 Paris (Metro 10: Javel)
- Duration: 10 to 12 minutes
- Price: from €18
PanoraMagique at Disneyland Paris
Set in the Disney Village, the PanoraMagique tethered balloon lifts off to around 100 metres above the resort. From the gondola, you get a panoramic view of the parks, the Val d'Europe and, on clear days, all the way to the Eiffel Tower on the horizon.
Our favourite: a short, fun flight to add to a day at Disneyland, perfect with children who aren't old enough for a free balloon flight.
- Balloon type: tethered balloon
- Departure point: Disney Village, Chessy (77)
- Price: from €18
Hot-air balloon flight in Fontainebleau
Taking off near the Château de Fontainebleau, this flight drifts over the former royal residence, its carp pond and one of the most beautiful forests in France. The flight is run by a DGAC-approved agency with more than 35 years of experience, a reassuring choice for a first time in the air.
Our favourite: the traditional aeronauts' toast served after landing, a lovely way to round off an hour floating over the Seine-et-Marne.
- Balloon type: free-flying balloon
- Departure point: Château de Fontainebleau (77), 1h10 from Paris by car or Transilien line R
- Duration: about 1 hour of flight
- Price: from €199
Hot-air balloon flight near Milly-la-Forêt
In the south of Essonne, Fabrice welcomes passengers aboard his blue balloon for a flight at sunrise or sunset. Depending on the wind, the route passes over the châteaux of Courances, Vaux-le-Vicomte or Fontainebleau, the Essonne valley and its ponds, in a silence broken only by the burner.
Our favourite: the 1h15 flight, slightly longer than most, followed by a toast and a ballooning diploma for every passenger.
- Balloon type: free-flying balloon
- Departure point: around Milly-la-Forêt (91), about 70 km from Paris
- Duration: about 1h15 of flight
- Price: from €249
Hot-air balloon flight in Maintenon, near Chartres
Between Île-de-France and Normandy, the balloon takes off from a field next to the park of the Château de Maintenon, with a superb view of its aqueduct. Depending on the wind, the flight continues over the Eure valley, the Château d'Esclimont and the Tour de Gallardon.
Our favourite: the glass of champagne shared with the crew on landing. For a special occasion, an exclusive private flight for two is also available.
- Balloon type: free-flying balloon
- Departure point: Parc du Château de Maintenon (28), 30 minutes from Chartres
- Duration: about 1 hour of flight
- Price: from €235 (exclusive private flight from €385)
Hot-air balloon flight in Vézelay
Further from Paris but well worth the trip, Vézelay sits on a hill in northern Burgundy. The flight passes over the Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the vineyards and green valleys of the Morvan.
Our favourite: an ideal excuse for a weekend in Burgundy, combining a balloon flight with a visit to the hilltop village.
- Balloon type: free-flying balloon
- Departure point: Vézelay (89), about 2h30 from Paris by car
- Price: from €199
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