The 5 Best Balloons Tours in France

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

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

Float over Château de Chenonceau in a silent Loire Valley balloon ride, then enjoy local wine, cheese, a certificate, and a traditional welcome.

“Our hot air balloon ride was nothing short of incredible. From start to finish, the staff made the entire experience smooth, enjoyable, and safe. They were welcoming, well-organized, and incredibly informative—taking the time to explain the process, safety precautions, and what to expect during the flight. Our pilot was clearly very experienced and well-trained, which made all the difference. From lift-off to landing, everything felt calm and controlled. We never once felt uneasy—in fact, the ride was so peaceful it was easy to forget how high up we were! Floating silently over the landscape while the sun lit up the horizon was a magical experience. The views were breathtaking and…”

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2.Fontainebleau Forest Half Day Hot-Air Balloon Ride with Chateau de Fontainebleau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $313

Float above Fontainebleau Forest on a one-hour balloon ride, watch inflation, toast with champagne, and see royal countryside near Paris.

“Excellent weather day. Our pilot was funny, awesome and could immediately tell very experienced. The flight was just amazing and wish could have lasted longer:) Thank you for the great memory.”

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

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

Float above Loire Valley vineyards and châteaux at sunset, with hotel transfers, a one-hour flight, pilot commentary, and a Champagne toast.

“Our Hot-air Balloon sunrise experience was terrific from start to finish. Our pilot (Kevin) and his crew were very professional and made us all feel at ease ... even the nervous passenger who burst into tears on take off was relaxed and happy at the end of the ride. The scenery was breathtaking and the feeling of floating just above the trees, over the corn fields and over the river was amazing. Our touch down was perfect, although the horse in the paddock we landed in looked a little surprised. I would recommend this experience to anyone wanting to see the Loire Valley from a different perspective.”

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4.Burgundy Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Beaune

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

Float above Burgundy’s vineyards from Beaune, then toast the flight with Champagne at Château de Pommard.

“First flight cancelled due to weather, the number to call was only between 9-5. As it was the evening I tried using the Whats app chat in the app. Total waste of time, they wanted me to book another area and hour away as no vacancies at the one we were booked on and pay again then get a refund! Told them no leave it and did manage to get hold of someone on the Sunday morning who was very helpful and arranged the booking for the next day . Arrived at said time , 6.20pm and no one in sight! Waited and then at 7pm they arrived to pick…”

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

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

Float above Loire Valley castles at sunrise, with a one-hour balloon flight, sparkling wine, breakfast, and a flight certificate.

“Starting from the Cheverny side, we got very hot on this day August 11, no feelings of dizziness. Good experienceAuto-translated”

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