Hot-air balloon flight over Chenonceau (37)

Offered by :

David, Edmond

4.8 (28 reviews)

Franceuil (37)

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Activity description :

  1. 3 hours
  2. Up to 12 people
  3. From 5 years old

Discover one of the most beautiful spots in France on this hot-air balloon flight over the Châteaux de la Loire. You'll have the chance to take a hot-air balloon ride over Chenonceau, and admire its magnificent listed castle from the air.

The châteaux of the Loire Valley: a superb spot for hot-air ballooning

During this flight, you will be able to fly over one of the most beautiful castles of France over the Loire River, known for its famous two-story gallery built over the river by Catherine de Medici.

Course of the flight :

  • Welcome: short briefing and transfer to the take-off site, followed by hot-air balloon inflation.
  • Board the gondola and set off for the 1-hour flight.
  • Itinerary: let yourself be carried along by the wind, without the slightest feeling of vertigo. Your hot-air balloon flight will take you on a tour of the châteaux of the Loire Valley, departing from Chenonceau. You'll be able to admire this castle on the water, its majestic garden and its unrivalled architecture.
  • A gentlelanding by the pilot
  • Arrival: tasting of the traditional "Toast des Aérostiers", return to the meeting point by vehicle.

The Château de Chenonceau is a jewel of France's historic monuments, overlooking the Cher River. It is also famous for its splendid gardens designed by Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Médicis.

Prices

Zero booking fees

Adult rate - Week

Price per person - Monday to Friday

€215

Adult rate - Weekend

Price / person - Saturday & Sunday

€240

Child rate

Price per person - Children aged 6 to 12

€165

Duo rate - Weekdays and weekends

Price / 2 people

€445

4.8 (28 reviews)

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5/5

Very pleasant flight.magnificent scenery.excellent pilot. Very friendly and competent ground crew. To be shared and repeated. Thank you

Jean-Marie,

29 sep 2025

5/5

I liked it very much, except that I couldn't take landing photos because I had to put the cameras in the vehicle if not the driver was a pro thank you very much.

Isabelle,

25 jun 2025

5/5

Everything went well A very good team The flight .full the eyes super !!!

Claude,

22 jun 2025

5/5

Super flight, beautiful colors, thanks to Fabien and his team!

Audrey,

13 oct 2024

5/5

Good evening Very attentive team. Thank you very much

Dominique,

6 oct 2024

Location

Address :
Cave Viticole de La Gourmandière, 24 avenue de Chenonceaux, 37150 Francueil

How to get there:
- By train: TER - Chenonceaux
- By car: 40 mins from Tours via D140 and D976

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Know before you go

  • Duration: 3 hours including 1 flight
  • Flight: at sunrise and sunset, times depending on the season. These are the only times of the day when the conditions of air stability, moderate outside temperature and light winds necessary for the flight are met.
  • Gondolas: 12 to 15 seats
  • Season: April to October
  • In-flight temperature: same as on the ground
  • Bring comfortable clothing and a jacket or sweater.
  • Gift vouchers are valid for flights on all days of the year, without limitation, including weekends and public holidays.
  • In the event of bad weather, you will be offered a postponement - no refunds possible.

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