The 14 Best France Hot Air Balloon Rides Tours

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

From Amboise, Balloon Revolution takes you by 4x4 to a launch site for a one-hour flight over the Loire, Indre, or Cher valleys. Pilots including Kevin and Tom provide safety guidance and commentary. Watch the balloon inflate, help with the landing if you wish, then celebrate with Champagne or sparkling grape juice and a flight certificate.

“Tom, our hot air balloon pilot, was both professional and informative. With a good sense of humor. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves floating over the Loire River and Valley! 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 $277Top rated

Join Air Magic Loire Valley for a roughly one-hour hot-air balloon flight over Château de Chenonceau and the Loire countryside. Flights run morning and evening from March to October, weather permitting. The full outing lasts about three and a half hours and includes wine, cheese, local treats, a traditional ballooning baptism, a certificate, and a 4x4 return to the meeting point.

“Amazing experience! It was in my bucketlist. Breathtaking! It had to be rescheduled for the following day due to weather but totally worth it Recommend 100%”

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3.Provence Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Forcalquier

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

Meet at 5:00 am in Forcalquier for a small-group balloon flight over Provence. Watch the crew prepare the balloon, hear local commentary, and finish with the traditional *toast des Aéronautes*. Lavender views are possible from mid-June to mid-July, but the route depends on wind and weather.

“We had a scenic flight over a beautiful area of Provence. The balloon operator was very thorough in safety measures and told us about the river we flew over and the different scenic towns. At the end we saw several lavender fields and even landed the balloon next to a lavender field. The flight started with a lovely breakfast while balloons were being prepped and finished with sparkling wine at the end. I loved how local rose syrup and local lavender syrup were brought to add to the beverages. What an amazing morning... and all before 9 am!”

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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

Meet at Carrefour de Maintenon near Fontainebleau for a small-group balloon flight of about one hour. Watch the crew prepare the balloon, drift over forest and villages when wind permits, then enjoy a toast des Aéronautes. Morning and afternoon departures are offered, with Château de Fontainebleau available as a separate one-hour stop.

“The whole trip was amazing---riding over the French country as the sun started to set. My favorite part was how low we got to the ground and how we just flew over a little town, almost as if we were a part of that town. The pilot was great and I felt very safe. And the champagne toast to follow was awesome. I would definitely do it again.”

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

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

Meet near Amboise’s Île d’Or campsite, ride by 4x4 to the launch site, and watch the balloon inflate before a one-hour flight over vineyards, forests, rivers, and possibly a château. Pilot Kevin and his team provide English or French commentary, then finish with Champagne or grape juice, a certificate, and a visit to Caves Plou & Fils.

“Nothing could be improved. It was wonderful. Kevin and his team took great care of us. Couldn’t recommend it higher!”

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6.Burgundy Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Beaune

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $315

Meet your English-speaking pilot at Château de Pommard for a 3 to 4-hour hot-air balloon outing over Burgundy’s vineyards. Flights run just after sunrise or about two hours before sunset, with a maximum of 12 people. Help inflate and pack the balloon, listen to commentary, then return to the château for Champagne and optional wine tasting.

“Very safe take off And landing. Team could be more kind tô the passengers. We received two meeting points . It was not very clear.”

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7.Hot air ballooning: Chambord, Blois, Chenonceau, Cheverny or Chaumont

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $275

Meet Au Gré des Vents in Contres for a safety briefing and a roughly one-hour balloon flight near Chambord, Blois, Chenonceau, Cheverny, or Chaumont. Pilot Antonio and coordinator Kevin are among the team members mentioned by name. After landing, enjoy breakfast or sparkling wine before returning by all-terrain vehicle.

“This was a perfect experience. Good communication with Kevin ahead of time. Punctual and off we flew in the balloon catching sunrise floating over the misty green fields. Highly recommended!”

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8.Hot Air Balloon Flight above the Castle of Chenonceau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 3h 30m · from $281

Meet near Saint-Georges-sur-Cher, help prepare the balloon if you wish, and fly for 60 to 75 minutes above the Loire Valley near Chenonceau. A certified pilot leads the flight in English, French, or Lithuanian. After landing, enjoy local wine, cheese, and snacks, receive a first-flight certificate, and return by 4x4.

“This was an amazing experience and the pilot was such a professional. He handled every detail with skill and made us feel comfortable and entertained. I highly recommend this hot air balloon ride - it was the highlight of our trip to France.”

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9.Amboise Hot-Air Balloon Sunrise Ride over the Loire Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $300

Meet near Île d’Or or arrange morning hotel pickup, then ride by 4x4 to the launch site. With an English or French pilot, you’ll float for about an hour over vineyards, forests, rivers, and châteaux such as Chenonceau. The experience ends with Champagne or grape juice, a flight certificate, and a tasting at Caves Plou & Fils.

“A really professional and courteous team. Kevin our pilot was incredibly skilled and toured us all over the local area of Amboise. Everything on time. A wonderful morning spent gently suspended above the glorious Loire Valley”

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10.Burgundy Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Vezelay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $309

Meet at Parking du Clos in Vézelay for a roughly three-hour balloon outing with France Montgolfières. Expect setup, a flight of about an hour, and balloon packing afterward. Pilots such as Carlos and Doriann provide French and English commentary, followed by champagne and light refreshments.

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11.Hot air balloon flight:Chambord, Chenonceau,Cheverny,Blois

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 730 days · from $337

You’ll ride from Contres to a launch site chosen by the wind, then spend about an hour above the Loire Valley and one of its castles. The flight may pass Chambord, Chenonceau, Cheverny, Blois, or Chaumont-sur-Loire. Expect a French, English, or Spanish briefing, a 4x4 transfer, and a breakfast snack or sparkling wine after landing.

“Première fois en montgolfière, c'était génial. l'équipe au top, que ce soit le pilote ou les équipiers au sol. En plus, un temps magnifique.”

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12.South of Paris: hot air balloon flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 365 days · from $1,474 per basket (seats 2)

You’ll meet near Buno Gironville station for a private balloon flight with an English or French speaking pilot. Help inflate the balloon, rise over the South of Paris, and vary your altitude for close and wide views. The full outing lasts 3 to 4 hours and ends with French wine and a ride back to the meeting point.

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13.Hot Air Balloon Flight in Loire Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $270Best value

Fly over the Loire Valley for about an hour, with possible views of Chenonceau, Amboise, Chinon, or Chaumont-sur-Loire. Pilot Aurimas and his team provide safety guidance, ground transport, a local tasting, and a traditional balloon baptism with a flight certificate. Morning and evening departures run from April to October, weather permitting.

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14.Aosta: Hot Air Balloon Flight with a Splendid View of the Alps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $318

Meet the Charbonnier team at Quart, watch the balloon inflate, then ride to the launch site by minibus or SUV. A professional pilot carries you above Aosta Valley for about an hour at 2,000 to 3,000 meters, with views of Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, Matterhorn, and Gran Paradiso.

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