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A yellow hot air balloon with 'la gé des vents' text over a river, with a castle in the background. 1
A grand chateau surrounded by manicured gardens and a river. 2
An aerial view of a park with a central lawn, pathways, and surrounding trees. 3
A picnic setup with a checkered tablecloth, a bottle of wine, glasses of champagne, a bowl of nuts, and a wooden sign with a logo. 4
A hot air balloon over a forested landscape with a sunset in the background. 5
By Au gré des vents

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $331 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Choose between a sunrise or sunset flight
    • Take off from the most appropriate terrain to make the most beautiful flight
    • Fly over the exceptional Loire Valley to find out its riches
    • Admire its royal river as well as its castles aboard our balloons
    • The same professional and passionate team for 15 years

Activity location

    • Château de Chenonceau
    • Chenonceaux, Centre-Val de Loire, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 8 Rue du Grand Mont, 41700 Le Controis-en-Sologne, France | Le parking et le bureau se situent derrière l'Aldi, Zone Artisanale face à SUPER U CONTRES, 41700 LE CONTROIS EN SOLOGNE. Vous pouvez nous contacter au 02 54 46 42 40. The parking lot and office are located behind Aldi, Zone Artisanale opposite SUPER U CONTRES, 41700 LE CONTROIS EN SOLOGNE. You can contact us at 02 54 46 42 40.
    • Le Controis-en-Sologne, Centre-Val de Loire, France

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Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Châteaux in Loire Valley

  • English
Price details
$331.33 x 1 Adult$331.33
Total
Price is $331.33

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Approximately one hour Hot air balloon flight
  • Inclusions
    Transfer by 4x4 all-terrain vehicle and mini bus
  • Inclusions
    Aeronaut's toast upon landing: Hot snack in the morning and glass of local sparkling wine in the evening
  • Inclusions
    Personalized flight certificate
  • Inclusions
    Friendly moment and good cheer
  • Inclusions
    Flight's video (purchase and conditions at reception)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Backpacks
    • Not suitable for: Children under 5 years, People under 3 ft 3 in (100 cm), People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women

What you can expect

  • From above, you see the landscapes differently ! The hot air balloon brings a breath of new sensations. You fly silently over one of the following castles: Chenonceau, Cheverny, Blois, Chaumont-sur-Loire or Chambord. This one will be chosen according to the wind direction on the day of the flight.

    An unforgettable adventure of about an hour in the sky awaits you, pretending to be a bird above the sandy banks of the Loire, looking far away over the vineyards, surprising the awakening of the fauna…

    The Loire Valley is considered to be “the garden of France” thanks to its remarkable concentration of monumental buildings. This is why this region is classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO.

    Begin your trip with pickup at our premises: Au gré des vents, 8 Rue du Grand Mont, Z-Artisanal face SUPER U, CONTRES, 41700 LE-CONTROIS-EN-SOLOGNE, France.
    Welcome, registration and briefing. Then with our team head to the launch site near or in the grounds of a castle.
    Watch the professional team prepare your balloon and take some photos while they do this, a magical and impressive show. A security briefing will be given before boarding. Then you will wait and live one hour between the treetops and clouds enjoying a 360° panoramic view.
    Upon landing, enjoy a breakfast or a glass of sparkling to celebrate your adventure. Receiving a flight certificate to prove your flight. Then transfer back to the meeting point.

Location

Activity location

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    • Château de Chenonceau
    • Chenonceaux, Centre-Val de Loire, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 8 Rue du Grand Mont, 41700 Le Controis-en-Sologne, France | Le parking et le bureau se situent derrière l'Aldi, Zone Artisanale face à SUPER U CONTRES, 41700 LE CONTROIS EN SOLOGNE. Vous pouvez nous contacter au 02 54 46 42 40. The parking lot and office are located behind Aldi, Zone Artisanale opposite SUPER U CONTRES, 41700 LE CONTROIS EN SOLOGNE. You can contact us at 02 54 46 42 40.
    • Le Controis-en-Sologne, Centre-Val de Loire, France